Legal Compliance Officer (Mandarin Speaker)

Beyond Horizon; Taguig; Sur place; PHP 558 000 - 781 200; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A corporate legal services provider in Taguig is seeking a legal professional to oversee the end-to-end incorporation of new entities in the Philippines. The role requires 2–5 years of experience in corporate legal compliance, strong knowledge of SEC and BIR processes, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing compliance obligations, and providing regulatory advice. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field, with a law degree or bar membership as a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in corporate legal or regulatory compliance in the Philippines.
• Strong understanding of SEC, BIR, LGU processes.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations.

Responsabilités

• Lead incorporation processes for new entities.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Ensure timely compliance with corporate obligations.
• Provide legal advice on corporate and labor matters.

Connaissances

Corporate legal knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Project management

Legal documentation drafting

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Legal Management, or related field

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end legal process of incorporating new entities in the Philippines, including preparation and submission of documents to:
  1. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  2. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
  3. Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG
  4. Local Government Units (LGU) for barangay clearance, mayor’s permit, business permit, etc.
• Draft and review legal documents, such as Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, Secretary’s Certificates, board resolutions, contracts, and service agreements.
• Coordinate with external regulatory agencies, legal counsels, and government offices to ensure timely and accurate processing of business documents.
• Monitor corporate compliance obligations (e.g., General Information Sheet (GIS), Audited Financial Statements filing, BIR renewals, etc.) and manage timely submissions.
• Conduct regular compliance checks and internal audits to identify gaps and potential risks in company operations.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice to business units and management on corporate, labor, data privacy, and contractual matters.
• Maintain and organize corporate records and ensure that company documents are up to date and securely stored.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Legal Management, Political Science, or a related field. Law degree or bar membership is a plus but not required.
• At least 2–5 years of experience in corporate legal, regulatory compliance, or company registration in the Philippines.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  1. SEC, BIR, LGU, and DTI processes
  2. Labor and employment laws
  3. Data privacy regulations (e.g., Data Privacy Act of 2012)
• Experience handling company start-up compliance processes and documentation is essential.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.