Legal Manager

PalmPay

Philippines

5-7 Years

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:2. Contract & Legal Document Management3. Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution4. Legal Risk Management

Legal Advisory & Business Support
Provide timely, accurate, and actionable legal advice to management, product, sales, and operations teams
Conduct early-stage legal risk assessment and structural design for new products, markets, and business models
Prepare legal analysis reports for major business decisions, investments, and partnerships
Draft, review, and negotiate all core business contracts, including but not limited to:
Installment Sales Agreements (with consumers and partner merchants)
Strategic Cooperation Agreements, Distributor/Agent Agreements
Technical Service, Data Service, and Vendor Agreements
Intellectual Property Licensing and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Establish and maintain a library of standardized contract templates, ensuring their legality and timeliness
Oversee the filing, safekeeping, and updating of all legal documents
Act as the company's representative in managing relationships with external law firms
Lead or assist in handling various litigation, arbitration, and administrative investigation proceedings
Develop and execute legal strategies related to collections, debt restructuring, and insolvency proceedings
Provide solutions for potential disputes to avoid or mitigate litigation risks
Systematically identify, assess, and monitor legal risk points in company operations
Lead the development of legal risk prevention processes and internal guidelines based on identified risks
Provide clear guidance on legal boundaries in areas such as consumer protection, advertising, and data usage

Qualifications:

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized Philippine law school
Must be admitted to the Philippine Bar and hold a valid license to practice law
Good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and an unblemished professional record

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience, with at least 3 years specializing in Commercial Law, Financial Services Law, or the Retail Finance sector
Proven experience working in a law firm (Financial/Commercial department) or in-house legal department (FinTech, Banking, Consumer Finance company)
Demonstrated success in handling complex commercial contracts and litigation cases

Core Competencies

Profound Legal Expertise: Proficient in Philippine Contract Law, Corporate Law, Consumer Protection Law, and Civil Procedure
Excellent Business Acumen: Ability to integrate legal advice with business objectives to provide constructive solutions
Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills: Capable of clear and effective internal and external communication and negotiation
Outstanding Litigation & Dispute Resolution Skills: Possesses strong strategic thinking and trial/arbitration experience
Proactivity & Leadership: Ability to work independently, lead legal projects, and actively manage external counsel

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior legal experience in the mobile phone installment, consumer credit, or FinTech industry is highly preferred
Experience in handling data privacy (NPC-related) or intellectual property cases is an advantage
Proficiency in both English and Filipino