Compliance Officer

Private Advertiser; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in the Philippines seeks a compliance professional to manage corporate compliance and governance tasks, focusing on regulatory affairs and legal operations. The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

You will handle trademark processing through IPOPHL, ensure timely renewals, file necessary documents, and coordinate with authorities. The position offers a dynamic environment in Metro Manila Pasig with potential for growth and

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 2–3 years of experience in corporate compliance or governance.
• Experience in regulatory affairs and legal operations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end electronic processing of trademark registrations through IPOPHL via eTM file.
• Determine the correct NICE classification for marks being filed.
• Prepare correspondence to Registrability Reports or Office Actions with formal responses.
• Maintain registrations through renewals and declarations (3rd & 5th year, 10th anniversary).
• File recordal transactions and prepare legal documents for submissions.
• Monitor trademark postings for opposition via e-Gazette and conduct initial searches.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and government agency interactions as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Legal operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management

Tools

eTM filing system

Job description

1. Manage the end to end electronic processing of the company and it's affiliated companies' trademark registration with IPOPHL through eTM file
2. Determine correct NICE classification based on the mark being filed for registration
3. Prepares correspondence to Registrability Report and/or Office Action by submitting formal response
4. Maintains the registered trademark in force by means of periodic filling of renewal such as Declaration of Actual use (3rd & 5th Year) and 10th year Anniversary
5. Files all recordal transactions and prepares and completes all legal documents as required for the submission of any recordal transaction
6. Manages filing of Change of Representative, Request for COR copy, and any other requests as necessary
7. Monitors and reviews trademarks posted/filed for opposition through e-gazzete.
8. Conducts trademark competition search through IPOPHL website as initial step prior to filing of prospected mark for registration
9. Manages the collection of more than 90 days outstanding debts of Hopeheads Inc's client
10. Maintains the accuracy of HHI collection report through regular updating of data received from HHI accounting
11. Handles sub-related special projects delegated by the Department Head as necessary for the completion of a Corporate project
12. Supervise/handles/process all the LGU permits
13. Supervise/handles the department's petty cash fund monitoring
14. Facilitate/Process the company and its affiliates insurance claims
15. Supervise/handles the company and its affiliates regulatory compliance
16. Manages other task/government agency to be assigned from time to time

>Bachelor’s degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy, or any related field.

>At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in corporate compliance, regulatory affairs, legal operations, or governance functions.