LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Magic Payment Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Payment Inc. is seeking a Compliance Officer / Legal Officer to oversee regulatory compliance and provide legal support across the organization.

Responsibilities include reviewing laws (AML/DPA/BSP-OPS), drafting and negotiating contracts, and advising HR on labor relations and governance.

Qualifications

• Bar Exam passer / Lawyer / Philippine Bar member
• 0–2 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management; newly minted lawyers encouraged to apply
• Familiarity with corporate governance or ethics frameworks
• Knowledge of Philippine labor and business regulations
• Legal drafting & review
• Legal documentation & governance

Responsibilities

• Review laws and regulations applicable to the Company and ensure AML, DPA, BSP-OPS compliance.
• Ensure activities conform to laws and internal policies.
• Serve as the Company’s Compliance Officer.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and maintain relationships with legal bodies/associations.
• Review and maintain legal agreements such as MSA, NDA and other contracts.
• Support compliance obligations under relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate, draft, and implement terms of agreements in business contracts.
• Provide legal support to relevant company processes.
• Review documents with legal implications before signing.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

Governance

Labor law knowledge

Contract review

Education

Philippine Bar admission

Job description

On-site - Taguig 1-3 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Responsibilities:

Compliance

• Review of all relevant laws and regulations applicable to the Company and ensure compliance with these, i.e., AML, DPA, BSP-OPS, etc.
• Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies (including Group policies) and procedures.
• Serves as the Company’s Compliance Officer
• Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies and trade associations.

Legal

• Maintenance and review of legal agreements/contracts such as MSA, NDA and other corporate contracts
• Developing and overseeing that the company meets its compliance obligations under relevant laws and the requirements of regulatory authorities
• Negotiation, drafting and implementation of the terms of agreements in all business contracts and agreements, as needed.
• Responsible for providing legal support in aid of relevant company processes
• Review all documentation that has legal implications for the company prior to signing and implementation.

Others

• Provide consultative services / act as subject matter expert in the area of legal for internal projects as needed
• Legal Officer shall provide legal assistance, guidance, and support to the Human Resources Department in handling employee-related matters, particularly those involving labor relations, employee discipline, administrative investigations, employment disputes, and compliance with applicable Philippine labor laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bar Exam passer/Lawyer/Member of the Philippine Bar
• 0-2 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management (NEWLY MINTED Lawyers that wants exposure to Fintech Industry encouraged to apply.)
• Familiarity with corporate governance or ethics frameworks
• Knowledge of Philippine labor and business regulations
• Legal Drafting & Review
• Legal Documentation & Governance

Newly admitted members of the Philippine Bar who are eager to gain practical legal experience and explore opportunities in the rapidly growing FinTech industry are highly encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for newly minted lawyers to develop their legal skills, gain hands‑on experience in corporate and regulatory compliance, and become familiar with the legal and regulatory framework governing financial technology, digital payments, and financial services.

Applicants with a strong interest in corporate law, banking and finance, regulatory compliance, data privacy, and labor relations are particularly welcome. A willingness to learn, adaptability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to legal work are highly valued.

HR Manager Magic Payment Inc.