Legal Officer

Metrobank; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrobank seeks a qualified lawyer to handle and monitor cases through mediation, trial, appeal and other legal proceedings in municipal, regional and higher courts and tribunals. You will coordinate with the Litigation Department Head on investigation progress and seek legal opinions from the department.

You will draft pleadings, coordinate with external counsels, and represent the bank in NLRC, BSP, Court of Appeals, and other bodies, ensuring timely updates to management and adherence to

Qualifications

• Must be a registered lawyer with a valid license.
• At least 2–5 years of litigation experience.
• Banking experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Research, prepare pleadings, and coordinate with external counsels on required submissions in cases filed by or against the bank.
• Represent the bank in cases before NLRC, BSP, Court of Appeals, and regular courts, under supervision.
• Assist bank units, external counsels, clients, courts, and agencies on pending matters.
• Provide legal assistance and conduct inquiry/research to enforce the bank’s rights.
• Coordinate with external counsel on case strategy as approved by department heads.
• Propose policies and guidelines for banking documentation and handling of legal concerns.
• Prepare case updates and reports for management.
• Supervise Legal Assistant, Paralegal & Court Liaison Officers, and other staff.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Education

Registered Lawyer

Job description

Here at Metrobank, we don't simply hire employees—we hone future leaders. We provide opportunities that enhance your skills and unlock your talents, helping you evolve into a well-rounded individual. We supply you with all the pieces you need to do your best work, unleashing your full potential to help you secure your future and lead a fulfilling career. And with Metrobank's strong heart for the community, you have the chance to give back and make worthwhile contributions to our nation's economic and social development.

With Metrobank, a meaningful life is within your reach!

Job Summary:

Handles and monitors cases for or against the Bank through the process of mediation, trial, appeal and other legal proceedings before the Municipal Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Regional Trial Courts, Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court or any other tribunal, court or agency; Coordinates with the Litigation Department Head on the progress of investigation and/or pending cases and recommends proper action. Coordinates with the Litigation Department Head where legal opinion or advise is sought from the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, prepare and study and submit pleadings and/or coordinate/collaborate with external counsels on required submissions in cases filed by or on behalf of the Bank or against it before the trial courts, appellate courts, quasi-judicial bodies or tribunals;
• Represent the bank in cases before the NLRC, BSP, Court of Appeals, and regular courts as well as in matters before any administrative or quasi-judicial body in coordination with and under the supervision of the Litigation Department Head and LSD Head;
• Assist the different Bank units/branches, external counsels, clients, courts and other agencies and entities for the purpose of attending to the legal requirements of the Bank in any pending matter or matter that may potentially ripen or involve the Bank in litigation;
• Provide legal assistance/legal opinion and conduct inquiry, investigation and research, if need be, in order to enforce the Bank’s rights and protect its interests in any matter which may involve a pending or potential litigation;
• Coordinate/collaborate and provide directions to external counsel on case strategy/handling as may be approved by Litigation Department Head and/or LSD Head;
• Propose policies/guidelines/ best practices for effective and efficient banking documentation and handling of legal concerns, pending and potential litigation cases;
• Prepare case updates and/or reports as may be required by bank units/branches and management;
• Supervise the work of assigned Legal Assistant, Paralegal & Court Liaison Officers or Garnishment Officer/s and staff of the department;
• Perform other related functions that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Registered Lawyer
• Strong exposure as a litigation lawyer for at least 2-5 years
• Banking experience is preferred, but not required

Unit: Financial and Control Sector / Legal and Remedial Services Group / Legal Services Division / Litigation Department