About the role
This role supports regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and legal affairs for a corporate entity. The position involves monitoring compliance with the Revised Corporation Code and SEC regulations, administering Board and committee governance, reviewing contracts and corporate transactions, managing internal policies and controls, coordinating AML/KYC and due diligence activities, and providing compliance guidance to management.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor MCI's compliance with the Revised Corporation Code, SEC regulations, and applicable laws
- Coordinate preparation, review, and timely filing of statutory and regulatory submissions, including GIS, AFS, beneficial ownership disclosures, and SEC filings
- Maintain a regulatory compliance calendar covering statutory deadlines, registrations, permits, and required renewals
- Coordinate responses to SEC inquiries, notices, inspections, and requests for information
- Support administration of Board of Directors and corporate committee meetings, including agendas, materials, minutes, and resolutions
- Review and maintain corporate governance policies, committee charters, and approval procedures
- Maintain a tracker for Board and committee resolutions, delegated actions, and implementation deadlines
- Perform preliminary legal and compliance review of commercial agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and corporate contracts
- Identify material clauses, obligations, legal and compliance risks, and required corporate approvals
- Maintain a centralized register of executed agreements, key obligations, renewals, expiry dates, and document custodians
- Develop, update, and implement internal compliance policies, codes of conduct, and governance procedures
- Perform periodic compliance checks, identify gaps or potential breaches, and recommend corrective measures
- Assess AML requirements applicable to the entity and ensure appropriate controls are implemented
- Coordinate risk-based KYC, customer/counterparty due diligence, and ultimate beneficial ownership documentation
- Support compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 when handling personal and corporate information
- Liaise with external legal counsel on SEC matters, regulatory notices, contracts, and governance questions
- Provide management with periodic updates on filings, committee actions, contracts, and material compliance risks
- Conduct or coordinate corporate compliance, governance, ethical conduct, and AML/KYC training for employees
About you
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a recognized educational institution
- At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate compliance, corporate legal affairs, corporate governance, or regulatory affairs in the Philippines
- Demonstrated experience with SEC statutory filings, Board or committee documentation, corporate records, and contract review
- Strong understanding of the Revised Corporation Code, relevant SEC regulations, corporate governance, contractual risk review, beneficial ownership rules, and applicable privacy and AML/KYC requirements
- Strong legal research and document drafting skills
- Analytical judgment and risk identification capabilities
- Attention to detail and deadline management
- Discretion and effective written and verbal communication in English and Filipino
- Experience in a holding company, investment company, corporate group, or corporate law firm is preferred
- Relevant AMLC or ACAMS training/certification is an advantage
- Admission to the Philippine Bar is an advantage but not required