Job Description

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Duty Post: Head Office, Taguig City

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Department: Legal

Contract Type: Temporary (1 year)

Work Group: WG3

Professional Level: Experienced

Reporting to: Legal Director - Philippines

Legal Business Partner - Manager

The Legal Business Partner Manager provides strategic and hands‑on legal support to Marketing and General Management functions, acting as a trusted legal advisor and business partner. The role supports the business during a temporary coverage period and works closely with the Legal Director, in‑house lawyers, and key functional stakeholders.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that commercial initiatives, programs, and operations are legally sound, compliant, and executed efficiently, while balancing business objectives and risk management.

As a Legal Business Partner, you will:

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  Act as the primary legal business partner to Marketing and selected General Management functions, providing strategic and day‑to‑day legal advice.
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  Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated while supporting business objectives.
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  Provide legal support on marketing programs, activations, and initiatives, from national to territory level, ensuring compliance from ideation to execution.
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  Advise business teams on applicable laws, regulations, and local ordinances, particularly in relation to commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters.
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  Support the business on tobacco and product‑related regulatory requirements, in coordination with the Legal Director.
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  Oversee and support corporate housekeeping and entity reportorial requirements with government agencies (e.g., SEC, BIR, BOC, NTA), ensuring timely and accurate filings.
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  Instruct and coordinate with external legal counsel on matters affecting the business.
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  Support data protection initiatives by reviewing contracts and processes to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
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  Collaborate closely with the Legal Director and in‑house Legal team to deliver responsive and business‑focused legal services
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  Manage ad hoc legal matters and projects as required to support business continuity during the temporary assignment.

Requirements

• Education & Certification

  • Member of the Philippine Bar
  • Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a reputable institution

  Experience

  • At least 5 years of legal experience, preferably from:
    • A reputable law firm with exposure to commercial, corporate, labor, litigation, or regulatory law; and/or
    • An in‑house legal role supporting business or commercial functions
  • Prior experience working closely with Marketing, Commercial, or General Management stakeholders is a strong advantage.
  • Exposure to FMCG, highly regulated industries, or large‑scale commercial operations is preferred but not mandatory.

  Skills & Competencies

  • Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent contract drafting, review, and negotiation capability
  • Sound judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills
  • Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

What to Expect?

• At JTI, you will work in a high‑impact, fast‑paced legal environment where Legal is deeply embedded in the business.

  As a Legal Business Partner Manager (Temp), you can expect:

  • Direct exposure to strategic commercial and marketing initiatives
  • Close collaboration with senior stakeholders and experienced in‑house lawyers
  • Meaningful responsibility and autonomy as a trusted legal advisor
  • A role that values practicality, accountability, and partnership, not just legal theory

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.