Assistant Vice President - Legal & Compliance

EXL Service Philippines, Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL Service Philippines, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Legal & Compliance to provide strategic counsel across the organization, advise business leaders on legal and regulatory matters, and support governance and risk management.

The role emphasizes contract management, regulatory liaison, research on emerging issues, and coordination with external counsel, with the goal of mitigating risk and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree.
• Member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• At least 8 years of legal experience in law firm or in-house.
• Experience supporting IT-BPO or shared services is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to management on corporate, labor, employment, tax, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts and legal documents.
• Support litigation, governance, and coordinate with external counsel.
• Liaise with government and regulatory agencies as needed.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

LL.B. or Juris Doctor

Philippine Bar admission

Job description

The Assistant Vice President, Legal & Compliance will provide strategic legal counsel and compliance support across the organization. The role is responsible for advising business leaders on legal and regulatory matters, managing contracts, mitigating legal risks, and supporting litigation and corporate governance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to management and business stakeholders on corporate, labor, employment, tax, and regulatory matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Legal Research & Regulatory Support

• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on emerging legal and compliance issues.
• Liaise with government and regulatory agencies as needed.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts and legal documents.
• Ensure contractual risks are identified and appropriately addressed.
• Identify legal and compliance risks affecting the business.
• Recommend practical mitigation strategies to minimize exposure.
• Coordinate with external counsel on ongoing legal matters.
• Represent the company in administrative proceedings, conciliation conferences, and government hearings when required.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or Juris Doctor)

Experience:

• Member in good standing of the Philippine Bar.
• At least 8 years of legal experience gained from a reputable law firm and/or as in-house counsel.
• Must have experience supporting an IT-BPO or shared services organization.