Senior Legal & Compliance Manager - Philippines Auto

Changan Automobile

Manila

On-site

PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Changan Automobile Philippines is seeking a senior legal and compliance executive to lead the subsidiary's legal affairs across vehicle import/export, trade distribution and dealer networks. You will provide practical legal guidance for daily operations and major decisions, review contracts, and manage the contract lifecycle.

You will monitor evolving Philippine laws and international frameworks, implement global compliance programs, handle disputes and coordinate with external counsel, while

Qualifications

  • Must hold a law degree and be a licensed Philippines attorney (Bar admitted).
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant legal/compliance experience; 5 years for outstanding candidates.
  • Fluent English and Filipino; Chinese is a plus.
  • Experience with corporate/commercial law, intl trade, privacy and data compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee legal and compliance management for the Philippines subsidiary across import/export, trade distribution and dealer network.
  • Provide legal advice for daily operations, major decisions and disputes; draft, review and negotiate contracts and related documents.
  • Monitor Philippine and international laws; deliver updates, risk assessments and compliance recommendations.
  • Support global compliance programs (privacy, competition, consumer protection, trade controls) and training.
  • Manage litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations; coordinate with external counsel.
  • Develop local legal/compliance processes and continuously mitigate business risk.
  • Maintain relationships with external law firms and legal service providers; manage legal costs.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Negotiation skills
Cross-functional collaboration
Legal risk management

Education

Licensed lawyer or Bar admission
Bachelor’s degree in Law

Tools

Legal research databases
Compliance management tools
Legal technology

Job description

Changan Automobile Philippines is seeking a senior legal and compliance executive to lead the subsidiary's legal affairs across vehicle import/export, trade distribution and dealer networks. You will provide practical legal guidance for daily operations and major decisions, review contracts, and manage the contract lifecycle.

You will monitor evolving Philippine laws and international frameworks, implement global compliance programs, handle disputes and coordinate with external counsel, while

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