Junior Banking Litigation Officer - Shape Financial Justice

Metrobank; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrobank in the Philippines seeks a qualified Legal Officer to handle and monitor cases for the Bank through mediation, trial, appeal and related proceedings. You will coordinate with the Litigation Department Head on case progress and obtain legal opinions when needed.

The role requires strong litigation exposure, research, and the ability to coordinate with external counsels and bank units to protect the Bank's interests. The position is based at The Shops BGC, Taguig City, Philippines.

Qualifications

• Licensed lawyer with 2–5 years of litigation exposure.
• Banking litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle and monitor bank-related cases through mediation, trial, and appeals.
• Coordinate with Litigation Department Head on case progress.
• Research and prepare pleadings and coordinate with external counsel.
• Represent the bank before NLRC, BSP, appellate and trial courts.
• Assist bank units, external counsels, clients, courts and agencies on legal matters.
• Provide legal opinions and conduct inquiries to protect bank interests.
• Coordinate with external counsel on case strategy.
• Propose policies for banking documentation and legal handling.
• Prepare case updates for management.
• Supervise Legal Assistant and paralegal staff.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Case management

Coordination with teams

Education

Bar admission

Job description

Metrobank in the Philippines seeks a qualified Legal Officer to handle and monitor cases for the Bank through mediation, trial, appeal and related proceedings. You will coordinate with the Litigation Department Head on case progress and obtain legal opinions when needed.

The role requires strong litigation exposure, research, and the ability to coordinate with external counsels and bank units to protect the Bank's interests. The position is based at The Shops BGC, Taguig City, Philippines.