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Legal Counsel

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Job Description:

  • Assisting the legal team in reviewing, negotiating and drafting legal documents in relation to simple and complex corporate governance and commercial agreements, contracts, statements etc.
  • Giving accurate legal direction or advice to the team member on a wide range of legal activities that influence the organization and business of company.
  • Independently conducting legal research in relation to laws and regulations of all business areas of company.
  • Working closely with departmental and group leadership to support business initiatives, advising on contract implementation, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different deals.
  • Helping establish and maintain the legal-related issues, regulatory system and corporate governance issues with the group.
  • To anticipate and manage the legal risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations, to provide advices and suggestions on decision making.
  • Other duties as assigned and requested.

Requirements:

  • At least bachelor degree from an accredited law school in Philippines or overseas.
  • Familiar with and in-depth knowledge of Company Law, Labor Law, Civil Law and relevant laws and regulations, especially in the area of lending industry/financing company is plus.
  • Minimum 5+ years working experiences, in law firms and corporates concentrated on commercial and business area, PE/VC investments or legal departments of banking or financial institution related companies is plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, fluent and advance level in English, both in speaking and writing.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and good consciousness of time.
  • Good awareness of team work and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent flexibility ability and open for new challenge.
  • Be able to work in a fast pace, high-growth environment and to grasp complex new business concepts, good commercial acumen and creative approach to problem-solving.