Full-Time - Staff Property / Real Estate Legal Officer
Job Description
Job Description:
① Right-of-Way (ROW) Acquisition Support
Landowner verification (title search)
Registration verification at the Registry of Deeds
Legal verification of boundaries and area
Preparation of Deed of Sale
Negotiation support for land acquisition
Assistance with expropriation procedures
② Contract Drafting & Review
Land Sale Agreements
Lease Agreements
Temporary Yard & Material Storage Agreements
Access Road Usage Agreements
Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) Drafting
JV-Related Contract Review
✔ English contracts are standard
✔ Identification of contractual risks
③ Deposit & Payment Management
Deposit Management
Payment Terms Verification
Preparation of notices for delays/non-payment
Settlement processing
Refund handling
Progress is made in coordination with the finance department.
④ Government/Administrative Liaison
Coordination with LGUs (Local Government Units)
Support for obtaining permits and licenses
Land-related tax procedures
Verification of laws and regulations concerning public infrastructure
For ODA projects, compliance management is also critical.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor or Legal Management / Political Science major
Experience drafting real estate contracts (Lease, Deed of Sale, MOA)
Experience in land expropriation and right-of-way negotiations
Experience managing security deposit collection and payment terms
Experience coordinating with government agencies (LGU, Registry of Deeds)
Experience working for a construction company or developer
