Legal Assistant

AFC SME FINANCE INC; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

AFC SME FINANCE INC is seeking a Legal Officer in the Philippines to ensure compliance with real estate and financing laws and to support contract enforcement and regulatory adherence. The role involves assisting in disputes, permits, and risk mitigation while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in legal management or related field with 1–3 years of relevant experience in real estate, banking/finance, or corporate law, and possesses strong drafting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Legal Management or related course.
• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience in real estate, banking/finance, or corporate law.
• Strong knowledge of property, contract, and financing laws in the Philippines.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with real estate and financing laws (Civil Code, property registration).
• Ensure legal soundness and alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in handling legal disputes, collection cases, and enforcement of contracts.
• Assist in securing government permits, licenses, and filing of cases.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend preventive measures.
• Conduct legal due diligence on real estate properties offered as collateral.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Legal Management or related

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with real estate and financing laws (e.g., Civil Code, Property Registration Degree, BSP regulations).
• Ensure legal soundness and alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in handling legal disputes, collection cases, and enforcement of contracts.
• Assist in securing government permits, licenses, and filing of cases.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend preventive measures.
• Conduct legal due diligence on real estate properties offered as collateral.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Legal Management or any related course.
• At least 1 - 3 years of relevant legal experience preferably in real estate, banking/finance, or corporate law.
• Strong knowledge of property, contract, and financing laws in the Philippines.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks under pressure.