Overview
Associate Legal Counsel Jobs in National Capital Region, Philippines at eLawyer Recruitment
Title: Associate Legal Counsel
Company: eLawyer Recruitment
Location: National Capital Region, Philippines
About the Company
Our client is a leading digital payments and financial services provider with a strong presence across Southeast Asia and expanding operations in Latin America. Through innovative technology and strategic partnerships, the company offers a broad suite of digital financial solutions, including mobile wallets, payment processing, lending, banking, and insurance services, with the mission of improving financial inclusion and accessibility for individuals and businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters across the business.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on various commercial agreements, including technology, vendor, partnership, marketing, and service agreements.
- Advise business stakeholders on legal and regulatory requirements relating to digital payments, fintech, financial services, and data privacy.
- Support the launch of new products and initiatives by identifying legal risks and providing practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations impacting the business and provide timely guidance to relevant stakeholders.
- Assist in managing legal disputes, investigations, and interactions with regulators and external counsel where necessary.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk, product, finance, and operations, to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in corporate projects, strategic partnerships, and regional initiatives as required.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of legal processes, templates, and governance frameworks.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the Philippines.
- Approximately 3–6 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Experience in fintech, payments, banking, technology, e-commerce, or other highly regulated industries would be an advantage.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex commercial agreements.
- Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance matters relating to financial services and digital products.
- Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical and solution-oriented legal advice.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and technology-driven environment.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing and innovative digital financial services business.
- Regional exposure and the chance to work on cross-border transactions and projects.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
