Contract Law Attorney

SyCip Salazar is seeking a Contract Law Attorney to join its commercial transactions practice in Makati CBD. The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts for Philippine and multinational clients across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including supply agreements, distribution agreements, service-level agreements, and technology licensing contracts
• Review and advise on contract terms, risk allocation, indemnification provisions, and dispute resolution mechanisms under the Civil Code of the Philippines
• Advise clients on contract compliance, amendment processes, and termination procedures
• Handle construction contracts, EPC agreements, and procurement contracts for infrastructure projects
• Draft government procurement contracts in compliance with RA 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act)
• Develop contract templates and playbooks for recurring client transactions

• Admitted to the Philippine Bar with active IBP membership
• 4-6 years of experience in contract law, commercial transactions, or in-house legal work
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Code (Obligations and Contracts), commercial law, and government procurement regulations
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• J.D. or LL.B. from a recognized Philippine law school
• Experience with construction contracts or infrastructure projects is an advantage
• Proficiency in English with strong attention to detail