Chief Legal & Regulatory Strategist

FWD Group Management Holdings Limited; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,200,000 - 7,800,000; Full time

Job summary

FWD Group invites applications for Head of Legal to lead the Legal function, partnering with the business to manage risk and governance while supporting growth initiatives. The role requires strong leadership of legal teams and proven experience with regulators and financial institutions.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of legal experience, including exposure to strategic transactions, bancassurance, and regulatory matters. A background in life insurance regulation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law required.
• 10–15 years total legal experience in financial institutions.
• Direct experience engaging regulators (e.g., Insurance Commission).
• Experience with strategic transactions, bancassurance/distribution, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, high‑quality legal support to the business.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Enable strategic transactions and new business models.
• Build a high‑performing Legal team and sustainable function.

Skills

Regulatory engagement

Legal risk management

Leadership

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Accounting/Finance background a plus

Job description

FWD Group invites applications for Head of Legal to lead the Legal function, partnering with the business to manage risk and governance while supporting growth initiatives. The role requires strong leadership of legal teams and proven experience with regulators and financial institutions.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of legal experience, including exposure to strategic transactions, bancassurance, and regulatory matters. A background in life insurance regulation is a plus.