Compliance & Legal #PHL
Manila, Manila, PH
About Bureau Veritas:
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification Services. Founded in 1828, the group has in excess of 84,000 employees serving over 400,000 clients and located in 140 countries.
Bureau Veritas are renowned in Philippines, and around the globe, for the quality and breadth of our capabilities in the certification, inspection and testing business in various sectors including but not limited to Oil and Gas, Infrastructure, Management System and Commodity Trade.
About the role
As the Compliance / Legal Officer based in Philippines, you will provide critical compliance and legal support across a diverse range of matters, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk for Bureau Veritas. This role offers exposure to compliance and its related investigation, contract negotiation, corporate governance, and strategic advisory work within a global organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide compliance training and advice
- Support compliance program and activities rolled out by Head Office including but not limited to Annual Compliance Declaration
- Conduct investigation and provide recommendation on potential breach of Code of Ethics reported under whistleblowing system and other channels
- Review and negotiate client contracts to align with Bureau Veritas principles and good contracting standards.
- Manage corporate governance activities, including maintaining registers and supporting Boards and Company Secretaries.
- Provide legal support across insurance, property, intellectual property, disputes, and compliance reporting.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor of Laws degree, with related experience (preferably 2-5 years of experience).
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
- Will to work hard and be flexible in terms of timing and context
- Ability to learn and adjust in a short period of time
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong contract review and negotiation skills, with demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and build strong stakeholder relationships.
The benefits
We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:
· Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
· Support from a progressive and experienced management team
· Exposure to a variety of interesting and challenging work environments
This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.
Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.
Bureau Veritas are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people