Compliance and Legal Officer

Aligné Management and Consultancy Services; Biñan; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligné Management and Consultancy Services in Laguna, Philippines seeks an experienced Compliance professional to oversee regulatory adherence and policy development. You will collect records, draft policies, and liaise with multiple agencies to ensure enforcement and governance.

The role requires strong English communication, analytical skills, and relationship-building with government bodies, with a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Management, Law, or related field.
• At least 5 years of compliance experience, preferably in a financial services or lending environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with government agencies and business partners.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, assess, and resolve compliance issues efficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with various government portals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the company’s adherence to regulatory requirements by submitting reports, securing permits, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Collect, organize, and verify compliance-related records to ensure they are complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
• Draft, review, and implement company policies and manuals in collaboration with management to address risks and strengthen compliance practices.
• Maintain open communication with all departments to promote consistent compliance awareness and practices across the organization.
• Act as a liaison with government and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare legal documents, respond to inquiries, provide updates, and ensure compliance with mandates from agencies.
• Assist in developing and implementing effective compliance programs and internal controls to reduce risks and ensure adherence.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Government portals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Legal

Tools

Microsoft Office

Government portals

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the company’s adherence to all regulatory requirements by submitting reports, securing permits, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Collect, organize, and verify compliance-related records to ensure they are complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
• Draft, review, and implement company policies and manuals in collaboration with management to address risks and strengthen compliance practices.
• Maintain open communication with all departments to promote consistent compliance awareness and practices across the organization.
• Act as a liaison with government and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare legal documents, respond to inquiries, provide updates, and ensure compliance with mandates from:
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Local Government Unit (City Hall)
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
  • Credit Information Corporation (CIC)
  • National Privacy Commission (NPC)
  • Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLA)
  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
  • Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
  • Social Security System (SSS)
  • PhilHealth
  • Pag-IBIG Fund (HDMF)
• Assist in developing and implementing effective compliance programs and internal controls to reduce risks and ensure adherence.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Management, Law, or related field (a plus if law-related).
• At least 5 years of compliance experience, preferably in a financial services or lending environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with government agencies and business partners.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills (knowledge of other languages is a plus).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, assess, and resolve compliance issues efficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with various government portals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a collaborative mindset.