Work Scope

- Primary Responsibilities:

o Submits legal opinion on business matters and ensure company is always compliant and aligned with government regulations

o Act as main contact point of the company for all legal and regulatory matters

o Appointed as the CorSec, Compliance Officer (for NPC)

o Regular update and report to HQ

o Good network with relevant business and government entities/officials

o Work with Retained Law Firms to achieve tasks and objectives

o Attend hearings when needed

- Paperwork:

o Review/Draft contracts (Partnership agreements, NDA, MOA, etc)

o Draft/Review various kind of internal policies (e.g. online privacy policy, risk disclosure)

o Establish contract storage and management system

Teamwork:

o Oversee in-house work visa application

o Implement and conduct investigation and assessment requested by the government (e.g. Privacy Impact Assessment, etc)

o Provide basic legal training to fellow colleagues

o Provide legal opinion on labor related matters

o Reports to the Country GM and Head of Legal in Shanghai

Ad Hoc:

o Familiarize with the process and product of the Company

o Responsible for ensuring all legal requirements of the business is buttoned down

o Responsible for being updated on the latest circulars/memos/policies coming from relevant government bodies (NPC, SEC, BSP, AMLA, BIR, etc)

Requirements

- Legal education in a reputable university is a must

- Bar Passer

- 10 years solid experience in international law firm and/or reputable LC/FC

- At least 3 years experience in Financial Services and Compliance

- Experienced in litigation and dispute resolutions

- Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

- Good command of Tagalog and English. Knowledge of written and spoken Chinese is a major advantage

Head of Legal & Compliance (Fintech)