Legal Counsel

Job Responsibilities

Draft, review, revise, and advise on business contracts, corporate documents, labor/employment matters, taxation issues, and other daily legal matters.

Conduct thorough research on local laws, regulations, and industry updates to provide accurate legal opinions and strategic guidance to the management.

Act as the company's legal counsel and liaise with regulatory bodies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and NPC, to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, including handling regulatory submissions, correspondence, and audits.

Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks in business operations, particularly in relation to consumer protection, data privacy, and digital lending transactions.

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (e.g., product, finance, operations, compliance) to provide proactive legal support for new products, business models, and market initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and a valid Philippine Bar license (in good standing).

4 to 5 years of legal work experience, preferably in a law firm or inhouse environment. Experience in fintech, consumer finance, or online lending is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of local laws and regulations, including but not limited to financial regulations, consumer protection laws, data privacy rules, and digital lending transactions.

Clear contract drafting skills, sharp legal research abilities, and strong negotiation skills.

Highly responsible, detailoriented, and an excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and working independently in a fastpaced environment.