LEGAL MANAGER

Copperstone Lending Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Solo Parent Leave

Job summary

Copperstone Lending Inc. is seeking an experienced in-house Legal Counsel to oversee contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters in a fintech environment. The role requires handling SEC, BSP, AMLC/NPC obligations and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates hold a Philippine LL.B. and Bar license with 4–5 years’ experience in fintech or online lending, and have strong English communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree with Philippine Bar license in good standing.
• 4–5 years of legal work experience, preferably fintech/online lending.
• Strong understanding of Philippine financial and data privacy regs.
• Experience with regulatory filings and compliance documentation.
• Fluent in English for regulatory and legal communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and advise on contracts, corporate documents, and labor matters.
• Research local laws and regulations to provide legal opinions and guidance.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (SEC, BSP, NPC) for compliance and reporting.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks in business operations, incl. data privacy and lending.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new products and initiatives.
• Draft and maintain compliance manuals and staff training materials.
• Provide compliance advisory support across departments.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on business.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Independent / self-motivated

Multitasking

English fluency

Education

LL.B. degree

Philippine Bar license

Job description

Hybrid - Taguig 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Government Mandated Benefits

Company Equipment

Professional Development

Maternity & Paternity Leave, Sick Leave, Solo Parent Leave, Vacation Leave

Work-Life Balance

Flexible Hours, Work from Home

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, revise, and advise on business contracts, corporate documents, labor/employment matters, taxation issues, and other daily legal matters.
• Conduct thorough research on local laws, regulations, and industry updates to provide accurate legal opinions and strategic guidance to the management.
• Act as the company's legal counsel and liaise with regulatory bodies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and the National Privacy Commission (NPC), to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, including handling regulatory submissions, correspondence, and audits.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks in business operations, particularly in relation to consumer protection, data privacy, and digital lending transactions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., product, finance, operations, compliance) to provide proactive legal support for new products, business models, and market initiatives.
• Independently draft and maintain compliance manuals, internal policies, and staff training materials consistent with the Philippine regulatory framework (including SEC, BSP, AMLC and NPC requirements).
• Provide compliance advisory support to business departments, covering regulatory obligations, risk mitigation strategies, and legal-compliance operational coordination.
• Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., circulars, memoranda, and advisories issued by the SEC, BSP, AMLC and NPC) and assess their impact on the company's business.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and a valid Philippine Bar license (in good standing).
• 4 to 5 years of legal work experience, preferably in a law firm or in‑house environment. Experience in fintech, consumer finance, or online lending is highly preferred. At least 3 years of compliance work experience in the.
• Strong understanding of local laws and regulations, including but not limited to financial regulations, consumer protection laws, data privacy rules, and digital lending transactions. abilities, and strong negotiation skills.
• Highly responsible, detail‑oriented, and an excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and working independently in a fast‑paced
• Prior experience working in a multinational company or joint venture is an advantage.
• In-depth understanding of Philippine financial regulations, including the Anti-Money Laundering Act (Republic Act No. 9160, as amended) and related BSP, SEC and AMLC compliance requirements.
• Possession of a recognized AML/CFT compliance certification (e.g., a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist credential) is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) for regulatory and legal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle statutory compliance filings and reporting obligations, such as SEC periodic filings (e.g., General Information Sheet and Audited Financial Statements), BSP regulatory reports, AMLC covered/suspicious transaction reporting, and NPC data privacy registration and annual compliance filings.

Sharry Jean Hufancia Bilan

HR Manager Copperstone Lending Inc.