Legal Associate

Sun Savings Bank, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Savings Bank, Inc. seeks a Legal Assistant / Associate to support the Legal Department in contract drafting, legal research, loan documentation review, and corporate compliance.

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and organizing basic legal documents, affidavits, powers of attorney, and bank security instruments, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment. You will work closely with legal counsel and cross‑functional teams in credit, loans, operations, and compliance to mitigate legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related banking field.
• 1–2 years of experience as Legal Assistant, Legal Paralegal, or Document Specialist in a bank, financial institution, or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and organize basic legal documents and bank instruments.
• Review loan agreements, mortgage documents, and title verification.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels and prepare case folders.
• Assist in corporate secretarial documents and regulatory filings.
• Conduct preliminary legal research on banking laws and BSP regulations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Loan documentation review

Regulatory compliance

Cross-department coordination

Documentation organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

As a Legal Assistant / Associate at Sun Savings Bank, you will play a vital role in supporting our Legal Department in contract drafting, legal research, loan documentation review, and corporate compliance. You will work closely with legal counsel and internal operational units to ensure the bank's transactions and legal proceedings are executed efficiently and in full compliance with applicable laws and banking regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract & Document Drafting: Draft, review, and organize basic legal documents, contracts, affidavits, power of attorney, and bank security instruments.

• Loan & Collateral Documentation: Assist in reviewing loan agreements, mortgage documents, title verification, and securing registry filings to safeguard bank transactions.

• Litigation & Hearing Support: Coordinate with external legal counsels, prepare case folders, track hearing schedules, and assist in compiling evidence and pleadings for collection or legal cases.

• Corporate & Board Support: Assist in preparing corporate secretarial documents, board resolutions, secretary certificates, and regulatory filings.

• Legal Research & Records Management: Conduct preliminary legal research on banking laws, BSP regulations, and jurisprudence; maintain an organized database of legal opinions, contracts, and case files.

• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Collaborate with credit, loans, operations, and compliance units to ensure legal risk mitigation across bank operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Business Administration, Finance, or any banking-related field.

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Paralegal, or Document Specialist (experience in a bank, financial institution, or law firm is a strong plus).