Corporate Governance and compliance:

• Oversee corporate governance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.

Legal Advisory:

• Provide expert legal advise to the executive team and other departments
• Advise on a wide range of legal issues, including corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ensure that all contracts comply with legal and regulatory standards

Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

• Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Work external legal counsel as needed.

Intellectual Property:

• Protect and manage the bank’s intellectual property assets.
• Ensure compliance with intellectual property laws and regulations

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the legal team (Paralegal and KYB Officer)
• Foster a collaborative and high performance work environment

• Must be a full-pledged lawyer admitted to the Philippine Bar
• 8-12 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine corporate law, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills