LEGAL MANAGER

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 the National Privacy Commission (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 cross‑functional teams (e.g., product, finance, operations,

compliance) to provide proactive legal support for new products, business

models, and market initiatives.

• Independently draft and maintain compliance manuals,

internal policies, and staff training materials consistent with the Philippine

regulatory framework (including SEC, BSP, AMLC and NPC requirements).

• Provide compliance advisory support to business departments,

covering regulatory obligations, risk mitigation strategies, and

legal-compliance operational coordination.

• Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., circulars, memoranda,

and advisories issued by the SEC, BSP, AMLC and NPC) and assess their impact on

the company's business.

Job Requirements

• 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 in‑house

environment. Experience in fintech, consumer finance, or online lending is

highly preferred. At least 3 years of compliance work experience in the

financial industry.

• 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, detail‑oriented, and an excellent team player with strong

interpersonal and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities

and working independently in a fast‑paced

environment.

• Prior experience working in a multinational company or joint

venture is an advantage.

• In-depth understanding of Philippine financial regulations,

including the Anti-Money Laundering Act (Republic Act No. 9160, as amended) and

related BSP, SEC and AMLC compliance requirements.

• Possession of a recognized AML/CFT compliance certification

(e.g., a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist credential) is an

advantage.

• Fluent in English (spoken and written) for regulatory and

legal communication.

• Demonstrated ability to independently handle statutory

compliance filings and reporting obligations, such as SEC periodic filings

(e.g., General Information Sheet and Audited Financial Statements), BSP

regulatory reports, AMLC covered/suspicious transaction reporting, and NPC data

privacy registration and annual compliance filings.