FinTech Legal & Compliance Counsel

Kredivo Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kredivo Philippines is seeking a proactive Legal & Compliance professional with fintech regulatory expertise and strong HR advisory skills. You will report to the Head of Legal and Compliance and collaborate closely with HR and business teams.

Your role covers regulatory filings, contract review, HR guidance, and disputes support before DOLE, NLRC, and NCMB. Philippine Bar membership is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in legal, compliance, or in-house roles.
• JD/LLB or equivalent; Philippine Bar membership is a plus.
• Fintech, lending, banking, or financial services experience preferred.
• Strong HR advisory and labor/employment law experience.
• Knowledge of DOLE/NLRC processes and due process requirements.
• Excellent communication, judgment, ownership, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory filings, licenses, and compliance requirements with authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support audits, examinations, and remediation across fintech, data privacy, AML, and consumer protection.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, partnerships, and NDAs.
• Advise HR on employment matters, including contracts, policies, performance, discipline, investigations, and separation.
• Provide guidance on termination, redundancy, and retrenchment with proper due process.
• Draft key employment documents and support labor disputes before DOLE, NLRC, and NCMB.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

HR advisory

Education

JD/LLB or equivalent

Philippine Bar membership (strong plus)

Job description

Kredivo Philippines is seeking a proactive Legal & Compliance professional with fintech regulatory expertise and strong HR advisory skills. You will report to the Head of Legal and Compliance and collaborate closely with HR and business teams.

Your role covers regulatory filings, contract review, HR guidance, and disputes support before DOLE, NLRC, and NCMB. Philippine Bar membership is a strong plus.