Fintech Legal Counsel - Hybrid, Growth-Savvy

First Circle; Pateros; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

HMO coverage

Free catered lunches

Monthly fitness allowance

Transportation allowance

Accommodation allowance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

First Circle, the leading technology-led financial services firm for SMEs in the Philippines, is hiring a Legal Counsel to support the General Counsel and manage day-to-day legal operations. This mid-level role offers hands-on exposure across a broad range of matters with mentoring from the GC.

The role covers general legal advice, corporate secretary duties, and broader GC support in a fast-paced, expat-led team of five.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in a startup or fintech environment.
• Admitted to the Philippine bar and in good standing.
• Exposure to corporate secretarial/housekeeping work is advantageous.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice for daily operations and escalations as needed.
• Assist corporate secretary activities, including minutes and SEC filings.
• Support the GC on strategic, transactional, and compliance workstreams.

Skills

Legal experience

Startup/fintech exposure

Philippine bar

Corporate secretary exposure

Drafting & negotiation

Independent work

Job description

First Circle, the leading technology-led financial services firm for SMEs in the Philippines, is hiring a Legal Counsel to support the General Counsel and manage day-to-day legal operations. This mid-level role offers hands-on exposure across a broad range of matters with mentoring from the GC.

The role covers general legal advice, corporate secretary duties, and broader GC support in a fast-paced, expat-led team of five.