Company Legal Counsel

BFS, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BFS, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a capable corporate litigation attorney to lead legal research, draft documents, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes representing the company in litigation and advising on risk in product rollouts and operations.

You will support the Corporate Secretary with board-related administration and maintain a robust legal filing system. The ideal candidate has a law degree, is a Bar passer, with 2+ years in litigation, tax or corporate law within

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree and Bar passer with at least 2 years of legal practice in litigation, tax or corporate law.
• Experience in banking, finance and real estate is a plus.
• Highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and represent the company in litigation and court trials.
• Analyze legal risks in product roll-out and general operations.
• Assist the Corporate Secretary with board-related corporate administration and maintain a filing system.

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree

Job description

Primarily responsible for doing legal research, drafting legal documents, advising and ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing for and representing the company in litigation cases and court trials, analyzing and advising on legal risks faced in the roll-out of company products and general company operations, assisting the Corporate Secretary in board-related corporate administration matters, and safekeeping and maintaining a legal document filing system.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Bar passer with at least 2 years of legal practice in litigation, tax or corporate law in the field of banking, finance and real estate. Additionally, candidates who are motivated, extremely organized and detail-oriented, analytical, think strategically, and with excellent people and stakeholder management skills are encouraged to apply.