Legal Officer

SMBC Group; Manila; Sur place; PHP 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SMBC Group Philippines is seeking a Legal Officer to replace a resigning member and ensure continuous legal support for the Bank. The role involves identifying risks, giving legal counsel, reviewing contracts, and supporting the Legal Unit and DPO functions.

The ideal candidate holds Philippine Bar membership with at least four years of legal experience, including two years in corporate matters and financing transactions. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Philippine Bar.
• At least four years of legal experience, including two years in corporate law.
• Experience with complex or large transactions, preferably financing.
• Knowledge of Philippine civil and corporate laws and banking/financial transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice on day-to-day and ad hoc concerns for the Bank.
• Prepare and review contracts, including loan, lease, service, and treasury agreements.
• Assess legal risks and recommend risk-mitigation measures.
• Assist in operational, administrative matters and internal reporting.
• Coordinate with internal units, regional or head office teams, and external counsel.
• Monitor and report actual or potential disputes and litigation.
• Perform other legal work as assigned by Unit Heads or Management.

Connaissances

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Formation

Philippine Bar member

Description du poste

Job Description

To replace the resigning Legal Officer and ensure continuity of legal support to the Bank. The position is responsible for identifying and managing legal risks, providing legal advice, reviewing contracts, supporting the Legal Unit’s operations as well as DPO functions.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide legal advice on the Bank’s day-to-day and ad hoc concerns.
2. Prepare and review contracts, including loan, lease, service, and treasury agreements.
3. Assess legal risks and recommend appropriate risk-mitigation measures.
4. Assist in the Legal Unit’s operational and administrative matters and internal reporting.
5. Coordinate with internal units, regional or head office teams, and external counsel.
6. Monitor and report actual or potential disputes and litigation.
7. Perform other legal work assigned by the Legal Unit Head, LCD Head, or Management.

Minimum Requirements

1. Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing.
2. At least four years of legal experience, including at least two years of corporate experience with a reputable law firm.
3. Experience in complex or large transactions, preferably financing transactions.
4. Knowledge of Philippine civil and corporate laws, legal enforcement risk, operational risk management, and banking or financial transactions.
5. Strong legal drafting, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.