Lawyer

Lawyers can interpret laws and apply them to specific situations such as counseling their clients on their legal rights and obligations and representing their clients during legal proceedings. The role is responsible for providing expert legal support and advice on necessary courses of legal action, drafting and maintaining legal documents, and researching precedents, which are earlier interpretations of laws and the history of judicial decisions based on that law. Lawyers may also act as a trustee or executor for businesses and/or individuals.

• Provide advise concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and/or businesses
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case
• Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit
• Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for
• Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings
• Represents clients during negotiations to ensure efficient handling and resolution of legal issues
• Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses and/or individuals
• Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for case presentations
• Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, trusts, deeds, transfers of assets, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and
• Maintains the legal documents of clients and prepares amendments whenever relevant
• Reviews and recommends policies and procedures that are compliant with existing laws and regulations
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law

• Must have a Law Degree (Juris Doctor / Juris Prudence)
• Licensed to practice Law (Board Passer)
• With at least three (3) years of working experience as a Lawyer
• Experience in Corporate Law, specifically in contract drafting, review and execution, corporate filings with corporate and infrastructure regulatory agencies, project finance, power, utilities, project management and advice, corporate and litigation due diligence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with high level of proficiency in verbal and written
• Good analytical and drafting skills; organized and committed to deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills and experience, with keen ability to evaluate all legal implications with a focus on solutions and results
• Self-motivated, with an ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic corporate environment
• With commercial awareness and negotiating skills
• Has advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• High accuracy, numeracy, and attention to detail
• Proven track record in stamina and resilience
• Ability to plan work and prioritise tasks
• A professional approach to work, integrity and a respect for confidentiality

We are HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions, a premier global partner in building offshore teams in the Philippines, with over 1,500 professionals across Metro Manila and Cebu.

Our goal is to ignite global potential by connecting exceptional talent with companies worldwide. We are committed to propelling your career forward by providing opportunities for growth, where your expertise can flourish in any field. Here, you'll have access to global industries, continuous training opportunities, and a culture where your voice always matters.

At HGS, we go beyond recruiting talented individuals, we cultivate a vibrant community. You'll be able to grow alongside your peers through professional development opportunities at your fingertips and connect with teammates during exciting company events. Our monthly huddles keep you connected with your team and colleagues. We also foster a dynamic community with our charity initiatives, reminding us that our careers can make a real difference. Whether you work remotely or side-by-side, you are always part of the team at HGS.