AVP, Legal Entity & Corporate Secretary

State Street; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street seeks an experienced Legal Entity Manager & Corporate Secretary to support governance and statutory compliance for the Philippines entity. The role acts as a trusted adviser to the Board and committees, coordinating legal entity management and regulatory duties.

The ideal candidate will manage governance calendars, prepare filings, and oversee governance documentation while coordinating with leadership across legal entities.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification with knowledge of Philippine law.
• 6-8 years' experience in corporate secretarial or governance roles.
• Citizen and resident of the Philippines; eligible for Corporate Secretary role.
• Experience drafting board minutes, resolutions and statutory filings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate board, stockholder and committee meetings, notices and minutes.
• Maintain statutory records including stock transfer books and governance documents.
• Advise on governance requirements under Philippine law and SEC rules.
• Manage governance cycle, director/officer changes and filings.
• Support lifecycle events, amendments, capital changes, restructurings and regulatory approvals.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and approvals across entities.

Skills

Governance

Board minutes

Resolutions

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Law degree (Philippines)

Job description

State Street seeks an experienced Legal Entity Manager & Corporate Secretary to support governance and statutory compliance for the Philippines entity. The role acts as a trusted adviser to the Board and committees, coordinating legal entity management and regulatory duties.

The ideal candidate will manage governance calendars, prepare filings, and oversee governance documentation while coordinating with leadership across legal entities.