Fintech Legal Counsel - Hybrid, Contracts & Compliance

First Circle; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO from week 1

Free catered lunches

Monthly fitness allowance

Transportation allowance

Accommodation allowance

Job summary

First Circle, a fast-growing SME-focused neo-bank in Southeast Asia, is seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel to support day-to-day operations and the General Counsel. You will review contracts, provide business-oriented legal advice, and assist in corporate secretary tasks, with mentorship from the GC.

The role suits a candidate with 3–5 years of legal experience, fintech exposure, and Philippine bar admission, comfortable in a hybrid setup in Manila.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience required.
• Experience in a startup or fintech environment preferred.
• Admitted to the Philippine bar in good standing.
• Experience supporting business operations legal needs (contracts, day-to-day questions).
• Exposure to corporate secretarial/housekeeping work (minutes, SEC filings).
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice for daily operations and transactions.
• Assist Corporate Secretary function and housekeeping tasks.
• Support the General Counsel on strategic, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Escalate material issues to the CEO/CIO when needed.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Legal research

Business acumen

Education

Bar admission (Philippines)

Job description

First Circle, a fast-growing SME-focused neo-bank in Southeast Asia, is seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel to support day-to-day operations and the General Counsel. You will review contracts, provide business-oriented legal advice, and assist in corporate secretary tasks, with mentorship from the GC.

The role suits a candidate with 3–5 years of legal experience, fintech exposure, and Philippine bar admission, comfortable in a hybrid setup in Manila.