About AsiacruitAt Asiacruit, we connect top talent with forward‑thinking organizations across industries. Our mission is to help businesses grow through smart, strategic, and people‑focused solutions. We support companies by providing high‑quality Philippine‑based talent for both local and global markets.
If you are analytical, collaborative, and capable of balancing business growth with strong legal and risk discipline, we invite you to apply.
Position OverviewThe
Legal Manager will serve as a strategic partner to management, product, and operations teams, providing actionable legal advice to support business growth and innovation.
This role is responsible for
end‑to‑end commercial contract management, litigation and dispute resolution, legal risk management, and
data privacy oversight within a
FinTech and consumer finance environment, including mobile installment and retail finance models.
The ideal candidate is a
licensed Philippine lawyer with at least
5 years of experience in commercial and financial services law, with exposure to fintech, consumer credit, installment financing, or retail finance operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesWhile coordination with other departments is required, responsibility for data privacy oversight rests with this role.
- Legal Advisory & Business Support
- Provide timely, accurate, and actionable legal advice to management, product, sales, operations, risk, and collections teams
- Conduct early‑stage legal risk assessments and structural reviews for new products, markets, partnerships, and business models
- Prepare legal analysis and advisory reports for major business decisions, investments, and strategic partnerships
- Provide guidance on legal boundaries relating to consumer protection, advertising practices, and data usage
- Contract & Legal Document Management
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage core business contracts, including but not limited to:
- Installment Sales Agreements (with consumers and partner merchants)
- Strategic Cooperation, Distributor, and Agent Agreements
- Technical Service, Data Service, Vendor, and Outsourcing Agreements
- Intellectual Property Licensing and Non‑Disclosure Agreements
- Establish and maintain a standardized contract template library, ensuring compliance with Philippine law and internal approval requirements
- Oversee the filing, safekeeping, updating, and lifecycle management of all legal documents
- Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- Act as the company's legal representative in managing relationships with external law firms
- Lead or support litigation, arbitration, and administrative investigation proceedings, including:
- Collection‑related and repayment disputes
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Insolvency or debt restructuring matters
- Develop and execute legal strategies to mitigate disputes and reduce litigation exposure
- Provide practical solutions to prevent disputes from escalating into legal proceedings
- Legal Risk Management
- Systematically identify, assess, and monitor legal risk points across company operations
- Lead the development of legal risk prevention guidelines, internal controls, and advisory frameworks
- Periodically review business practices, documentation, and processes to identify potential legal exposure
- Data Privacy & DPO Responsibilities
- Perform Data Protection Officer (DPO) duties in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) and NPC issuances
- Monitor compliance with data privacy laws and internal data handling policies
- Maintain and review Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
- Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for systems, products, and third‑party arrangements
- Oversee Data Subject Request (DSR) handling and ensure responses within prescribed timelines
- Lead data breach assessment, investigation, and reporting to the National Privacy Commission (NPC) when required
- Review data‑related contracts and agreements to ensure appropriate data protection obligations
- Conduct internal data privacy training and awareness sessions
- Serve as the primary liaison with the NPC on data privacy matters
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a recognized Philippine law school
- Duly admitted to the Philippine Bar with a valid license to practice
- Good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, with an unblemished professional record
Work Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience
- At least 3 years specializing in Commercial Law, Financial Services Law, Consumer Finance, or Retail Finance
- Experience in either:
- A law firm (commercial / financial practice), or
- An in‑house legal role within FinTech, Banking, Consumer Finance, or Retail Credit
- Proven track record in managing complex commercial contracts and litigation matters
Core Competencies
- Profound Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of Philippine Contract Law, Corporate Law, Consumer Protection Law, Civil Procedure, and financial services‑related regulations
- Business‑Oriented Legal Judgment: Ability to align legal advice with commercial objectives and operational realities
- Communication & Negotiation: Clear, confident communicator capable of managing internal stakeholders and external counsel
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Strategic thinker with hands‑on experience in dispute management
- Proactivity & Leadership: Ability to work independently, manage legal projects, and supervise external legal service providers
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior legal experience in mobile phone installment, consumer credit, or FinTech environments
- Experience handling data privacy (NPC‑related) or intellectual property matters
- Proficiency in English and Filipino
Why Join Asiacruit
- Collaborative and diverse team with international exposure and career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development
Ready to Make an ImpactApply now at
https://asiacruit.com
or send your resume to
[Confidential Information] with the subject line:
Legal Manager – [Your Name] 
