Legal Supervisor in Manila

Dempsey Resource Management; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,004,000 - 1,395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regulatory compliance allowance

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management in Manila seeks a Legal Supervisor to oversee daily legal and compliance operations for a fintech and online lending business. The ideal candidate holds a Philippine law degree and active IBP Bar membership, with solid fintech/lending industry experience.

You will manage regulatory liaison with SEC and AMLC, oversee compliance programs, and supervise external law firms to ensure timely, cost-effective regulatory responses and policy development.

Qualifications

• JD from a recognized Philippine law school.
• Active IBP Bar membership.
• 4–6 years post-bar legal experience essential.
• 2+ years in qualified Philippine OLP institutions is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison with SEC and AMLC and manage daily regulatory communications.
• Oversee SEC compliance, lending permits, reports and disclosures.
• Manage AMLC compliance: CTR/STR submissions and inquiries.
• Draft and standardize core legal documents and policies.
• Oversee external law firm cooperation and control legal costs.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

SEC/AMLC coordination

Litigation & risk management

Policy development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) required

IBP Bar member

4–6 years post-bar experience

2+ years in qualified Philippine OLP institutions

Job description

Legal Supervisor

Location: Manila City, Metro Manila

Working Time: Full time

Salary: ₱90,000 – ₱125,000 per month

We are hiring a Legal Supervisor to oversee and manage the company’s daily legal and compliance operations for our fintech and online lending business.

The ideal candidate holds a Philippine law degree and active IBP Bar membership, with solid fintech/lending industry experience. Candidates must have working experience in qualified Philippine Online Lending Platform (OLP) institutions, with hands‑on experience in SEC/AMLC regulatory liaison and external law firm collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Government Liaison

• Act as the primary contact for SEC and AMLC, managing daily regulatory communications and coordination.
• Oversee full SEC compliance, including lending permit applications, and amendments, annual regulatory reports and mandatory disclosures.
• Manage AMLC compliance work, covering CTR/STR submissions and official inquiry/audit responses.

Legal & Corporate Governance

• Draft, review and standardize loan agreements, promissory notes, disclosure statements, collection agency contracts and other core legal documents.
• Develop and implement internal policies for data privacy (NPC), consumer protection and fair debt collection.
• Handle routine corporate housekeeping, including board resolutions and corporate secretarial records maintenance.

Litigation, Risk & External Legal Management

• Manage loan-default-related pre-legal collections, small claims and civil litigation cases.
• Advise management on legal risks regarding interest rate policies, new lending products and collection strategies.
• Manage external law firm cooperation: select external legal counsel, assign and supervise their work on litigation, compliance consulting and regulatory responses, review legal deliverables, and control external legal costs.
• Summarize operational legal risks and support continuous optimization of company compliance systems.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized Philippine law school.
• Active Bar passer and valid member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).
• 4–6 years post‑bar legal experience, including at least 2 years of working experience in qualified Philippine OLP institutions; fintech/lending industry experience is mandatory.
• Proven independent experience in direct liaison and business handling with SEC and AMLC.
• Solid knowledge of RA 9474, AMLC regulations and SEC memorandum circulars.
• Familiar with external law firm management and cross‑institutional legal project cooperation.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; Filipino language skill is a plus.
• Strong risk awareness, independent judgment and cross‑departmental coordination capabilities.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary + dedicated regulatory compliance allowance.
• Full ownership of SEC and AMLC regulatory relationships and compliance work.
• In‑depth involvement in external legal projects with broad career growth opportunities.
• Fast‑paced, standardized and professional fintech working environment.

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