About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to ensure that endorsed foreclosed and dacion accounts are prepared timely for pleadings and motions preparation, assessment, filing and related documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Handles legal processes involving writ of possession(WOP) and related property proceedings for bank acquired assets.
- Responsible for providing administrative assistance to the team, reviewing contracts and other legal documents.
- Act as the Bank authorized representative/complaining witness for and on behalf of the Bank in the prosecution of criminal cases.
- Manages the delinquent/defaulted account's portfolio to minimize losses and maximize recovery.
- Initiates demand and reminder letters to all defaulting customers and reviews all Sales Contract Receivables (SCR) files for proper documentation and monitoring.
- Advises the Asset Management Team on legal risks, compliance requirements and best practices in property disposition.
- Ensure that all policies, guidelines, procedures and internal controls set by the management and other regulator bodies are complied with and undertaken by the department.
Required Competencies and Skills
- Communication Proficiency
- Customer/Client focus
- Negotiation Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Results Driven
- Organization skills
- Analytical skills
- Leadership and People Management
Preferred Qualifications
- Must hold a Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor
- Bar Passer
- Preferably 3-5 years of extensive experience in court litigation from reputable banking/financial services industry and law firm.
Why Join Us
This is a key position wherein you will provide an advisory role to senior management on legal risks, compliance requirements and best practices related to property disposition.
How to Apply
Please send your updated CV to [Confidential Information] with the subject line Junior Legal Counsel.
