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VP for Land Acquisition and Corporate Affairs

Makati Permanent View Job Description
The Vice President, Land Acquisition & Corporate Affairs will lead the identification, evaluation, acquisition, and development of strategic land opportunities across the Philippines while overseeing government relations, permitting, and stakeholder engagement activities. This executive role combines commercial, regulatory, and relationship management responsibilities to support the organization's long-term growth and expansion objectives.
  • Take on a highly visible executive leadership role with nationwide impact
  • Join a growth-focused business

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Philippine organization with a significant presence in property development, infrastructure, and strategic investment projects, focused on long-term growth and expansion across multiple regions.

Job Description

Job Description

  • Lead land acquisition initiatives across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, identifying and securing strategic sites for future developments.
  • Conduct market and geographic assessments to identify high-potential growth areas and land banking opportunities.
  • Evaluate acquisition opportunities, negotiate with landowners, brokers, and key stakeholders, and oversee transaction execution.
  • Manage and develop relationships with broker networks, consolidators, consultants, and industry partners.
  • Direct due diligence activities involving legal, technical, commercial, environmental, and regulatory assessments.
  • Partner with corporate planning and operations teams to provide acquisition assumptions and inputs for feasibility studies.
  • Lead corporate affairs activities, including stakeholder engagement, government relations, community relations, and industry partnerships.
  • Oversee permitting, licensing, land registration, titling, and regulatory compliance processes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, local government units, regulators, military and law enforcement organizations, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of professionals responsible for acquisition and corporate affairs activities.
  • Support executive leadership in evaluating strategic growth, expansion, and investment opportunities.



The Successful Applicant

Non-Negotiables

  • Extensive leadership experience in land acquisition, land banking, corporate affairs, corporate development, or expansion strategy.
  • Proven track record of acquiring and developing large-scale land opportunities across multiple regions.
  • Strong experience dealing with government agencies, permitting authorities, regulators, and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex negotiations involving landowners, brokers, consultants, and business partners.
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of land titling, due diligence, regulatory compliance, and acquisition processes in the Philippines.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively nationwide.
  • Executive-level stakeholder management, communication, and influencing capabilities.



Good-to-Haves

  • Experience within property development, real estate, infrastructure, industrial parks, estates, or diversified conglomerates.
  • Background in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, or corporate development with significant real estate transaction exposure.
  • Experience managing nationwide land banking or expansion programs.
  • Existing network within government, regulatory agencies, landowners, brokers, and industry bodies.
  • Advanced degree in Business, Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, Law, or a related field.



What's on Offer

  • Executive-level role with significant influence on corporate growth and expansion strategy.
  • Opportunity to lead nationwide land acquisition and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
  • Competitive executive compensation package aligned with market standards.
  • Exposure to major development, investment, and infrastructure-related projects.
  • Direct interaction with senior leadership, government agencies, and key industry stakeholders.
  • Leadership responsibility over an established and growing team.
  • Long-term career progression within a respected and expanding organization.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on strategic growth and business transformation.
  • Opportunity to build a lasting impact through high-value acquisitions and development initiatives across the Philippines.



Contact
Fab Asan
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7142012
Phone number
+63277955012

Job summary

Function
Property
Sub Sector
Senior Management - Real Estate
What is your area of specialisation?
Property
Location
Makati
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Fab Asan
Consultant contact
+63277955012
Job Reference
JN-112026-7142012

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.