Legal Manager

Key Responsibilities:1. Legal Advisory & Business SupportProvide 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.2. Contract & Legal Document ManagementDraft, 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 AgreementsTechnical Service, Data Service, and Vendor AgreementsIntellectual Property Licensing and Non-Disclosure AgreementsEstablish and maintain a library of standardized contract templates, ensuring their legality and timeliness.Oversee the filing, safekeeping, and updating of all legal documents.3. Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute ResolutionAct 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.4. Legal Risk ManagementSystematically 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 & CredentialsBachelor 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 ExperienceMinimum 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 CompetenciesProfound 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.