Jules Valdez

Jules Valdez is an experienced legal and financial professional currently serving as Assistant General Counsel at National Grid Corporation of the Philippines since July 2009. In this role, Jules applies expertise in preparing legal opinions and advice across various functional groups. Previous positions at the same corporation include Section Head for Fraud/Special Audit/Internal Audit Support and Senior Internal Auditor, focusing on fraud investigations, compliance, and performance appraisals of financial controls. Jules also worked as a Tariff Specialist, implementing ERC-approved rate-setting methodologies. In addition to professional work, Jules has been a part-time professor at New Era University since November 2010, teaching subjects related to law and taxation. Jules holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from New Era University and a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy from the Philippine School of Business Administration. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Financial Analyst at National Transmission Corporation and a Senior External Auditor at Banaria, Banaria & Co., CPAs.