Legal Counsel

Zenith Capital Credit Group Corp,; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Capital Credit Group Corp. is seeking a seasoned corporate counsel to manage litigation, provide strategic legal advice, draft and review contracts, and support corporate governance from its Manila operations.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk management, due diligence, and leadership in complex commercial transactions to safeguard the company’s interests.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings involving the Company, driving litigation for Small Claims, B.P. 22, Sum of Money, Rehabilitation and Liquidation cases to ensure successful collections.
• Collaborate with co-counsel to manage caseload and execute legal strategies.
• Represent the Company before courts, quasi-judicial bodies, government agencies, and other tribunals.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies to protect the Company's interests.
• Review and verify Small Claims cases prepared by paralegals, draft pleadings for B.P. 22, Estafa, and Sum of Money cases.
• Evaluate legal claims, assess litigation risks, and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor pending cases and report significant developments and risks.
• Lead settlement negotiations and ADR efforts to minimize exposure.

Job description

Full Onsite Work

Key Responsibilities

A. Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Manage and oversee all litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings involving the Company, specifically driving and improving litigation for Small Claims, B.P. 22, Sum of Money, Rehabilitation and Liquidation cases to ensure successful collections.
• Work hand-in-hand and collaborate closely with co-counsel to manage the caseload and execute legal strategies.
• Represent the Company before courts (including the RTC), quasi-judicial bodies (such as the NLRC), government agencies, and other tribunals.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies to protect the Company's legal and commercial interests.
• Review and verify Small Claims cases prepared by paralegals, and draft/prepare all pleadings for B.P. 22, Estafa, and Sum of Money cases.
• Evaluate legal claims, assess litigation risks, and provide practical recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor the status of all pending cases and ensure timely reporting of significant developments, risks, and outcomes.
• Lead settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution efforts where appropriate to minimize legal exposure and business disruption.

B. Legal Advisory and Compliance

• Provide legal advice and guidance to executives and business units on corporate, regulatory, operational, and commercial matters.
• Ensure the Company's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, specifically maintaining strict compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Bangko Sentral ng Pilininas (BSP) and Local Government Units (LGUs).

C. Contract Drafting and Commercial Support

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts, loan agreements, memoranda of agreement, settlement agreements, demand letters, and other legal documents.
• Ensure contractual provisions adequately protect the Company's interests and reduce potential litigation risks.
• Provide legal support during contract disputes, breaches, and enforcement actions.
• Maintain an organised repository of legal documents and monitor key contractual obligations and renewal dates.

D. Risk Management and Investigations

• Identify legal risks and recommend preventive measures to minimise disputes and potential liabilities.
• Conduct internal investigations involving legal, contractual, regulatory, or employee-related issues.
• Advise management on evidence preservation, legal exposure, and dispute prevention strategies.
• Support internal audits involving legal and compliance matters.

E. Corporate Governance

• Draft and review corporate policies, board resolutions, and governance documents.
• Provide legal support for board and committee meetings, ensuring strict adherence to governance requirements.
• Advise management and the board on shareholder matters and overall corporate governance issues.

F. Strategic Transactions

• Provide legal support for joint ventures and other strategic transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence to identify any litigation or regulatory risks affecting proposed deals.
• Review, negotiate, and draft transaction documents to firmly safeguard the Company's interests.

G. Employee and Stakeholder Support

• Provide legal guidance to business units on employment, operational, contractual, and dispute-related matters.
• Conduct legal awareness and litigation risk management training for employees.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve legal issues promptly and effectively.