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RCI: Legal Officer

Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Work Type: Full Time
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Job Objective / Purpose

The Legal Officer is the primary Point of Contact (POC) for legal matters of the company. S/He liaisons with company officers and legal counsel for labor (external law office) and contracts. S/He discusses with employees and external auditors as necessary and ensures compliance to due process with proper documentation.

An effective Legal Officer can effectively manage concerns of stakeholders (employees, officers, auditors) while ensuring minimal legal risk for the company and its shareholders.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Labor Relations 

  • Coordinates with other departments to ensure compliance with all legal related permits covering the requirements of the Department of Labor and Employment such as but not limited to Certificate of Registration under DO18-A, Certificates of Compliance both on General Labor Standards and Occupational Safety and Health, and Certificates of no pending case on the different bureaus of the DOLE.  

  • Reviews and updates the company’s Code of Conduct. Champions compliance to due process in accordance with the law. Issue notices of disciplinary action for both major and minor cases.         

  • Actively participates and summarizes facts of all administrative cases. 

  • Provides opinion on applicable disciplinary actions to be imposed on erring employees. 

  • Champions the grievance committee and grievance process of the company.

  • Reviews and updates labor contracts of the company in coordination with external labor legal counsel. 

  • Represents the company for all DOLE audits and/or conferences before the NLRC.

  • Informs HR Head and Management about major cases requiring their immediate attention or decision/s. 

  • Legal expense monitoring 


Corporate Contracts Management

  • Assists the President/COO and the Corporate Secretary in the review of all contracts of the company such as but not limited to client and vendor contracts. 

  • Ensures minimal legal risk for the company particularly but not limited to intellectual property and indemnification issues. 

  • Coordinates with the Corporate Secretary on matters requiring his attention/signature. 


Data Privacy Officer 

  • Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) and oversees the data privacy and data protection policies of total Reliance 


Perform other tasks as maybe required by Reliance Leadership Team due to business need.



Background and Qualifications

  • Candidate must possess at least Professional License (Bar) in Law (Bachelor of Laws)

  • At least 3 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

  • Experienced Employee specialized in Law/Legal Services.

  • Possesses up-to-date technical knowledge on relevant Government laws and regulations

  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

  • Strong analytical, attention to detail and interpersonal skills

  • Strong ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

  • Ability to work under high pressure environment

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Pursuant to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other issuances of the National Privacy Commission, the RelianceCare Inc., OR it’s subsidiary or affiliate, such as ActiveOne Health, Inc., and Health Delivery Systems, Inc. (also doing business under the name and style of “Flexicare Benefit Solutions and Healthfirst Clinic”), whichever is applicable to this form, ("It" or "the Company", for brevity) commits to protect and keep the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all personal data provided. It will only use personal information to process job applications. Any questions regarding the Company's privacy notice shall be coursed through Its Data Protection Officer at the following and applicable email addresses: RCI - [email protected], ActiveOne - [email protected], or HDSI - [email protected]