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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

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Job Type:
Permanent Job
Industry:
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Function:
Legal
Employment Type:
Full time

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Job ID: 147179703

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Last Updated: 11-06-2026 03:35:03 AM
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