Legal Manager
Legal Manager at Asiacruit: provide practical legal guidance, manage contracts, and steer risk for fintech growth. Collaborative, flexible, and impactful.
About Asiacruit
At Asiacruit, we connect top talent with forward-thinking organizations across industries. Our mission is to help businesses grow through smart, strategic, and people-focused solutions. We support companies by providing high-quality Philippine-based talent for both local and global markets. If you are analytical, collaborative, and committed to maintaining strong credit quality while enabling business growth, we invite you to apply.
Position Overview
The Legal Manager will serve as a strategic partner to the management, product, and operations teams, providing actionable legal advice to support business growth and innovation. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of commercial contracts, overseeing litigation and dispute resolution, and ensuring robust legal risk management across all company operations. The ideal candidate is a licensed Philippine lawyer with at least 5 years of experience in commercial law, particularly within the FinTech or consumer finance sectors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Advisory & Business Support
Provide timely, accurate, and actionable legal advice to management, product, sales, and operations teams.
Conduct early-stage legal risk assessment and structural design for new products, markets, and business models.
Prepare legal analysis reports for major business decisions, investments, and partnerships.
2. Contract & Legal Document Management
Draft, review, and negotiate all core business contracts, including:
Installment Sales Agreements (with consumers and partner merchants)
Strategic Cooperation Agreements, Distributor/Agent Agreements
Technical Service, Data Service, and Vendor Agreements
Intellectual Property Licensing and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Establish and maintain a library of standardized contract templates, ensuring their legality and timeliness.
Oversee the filing, safekeeping, and updating of all legal documents.
3. Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Act as the company's representative in managing relationships with external law firms.
Lead or assist in handling various litigation, arbitration, and administrative investigation proceedings.
Develop and execute legal strategies related to collections, debt restructuring, and insolvency proceedings.
Provide solutions for potential disputes to avoid or mitigate litigation risks.
4. Legal Risk Management
Systematically identify, assess, and monitor legal risk points in company operations.
Lead the development of legal risk prevention processes and internal guidelines based on identified risks.
Provide clear guidance on legal boundaries in areas such as consumer protection, advertising, and data usage.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized Philippine law school.
Must be admitted to the Philippine Bar and hold a valid license to practice law.
Good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and an unblemished professional record.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience, with at least 3 years specializing in Commercial Law, Financial Services Law, or the Retail Finance sector.
Proven experience working in a law firm (Financial/Commercial department) or in-house legal department (FinTech, Banking, Consumer Finance company).
Demonstrated success in handling complex commercial contracts and litigation cases.
Core Competencies
Profound Legal Expertise: Proficient in Philippine Contract Law, Corporate Law, Consumer Protection Law, and Civil Procedure.
Excellent Business Acumen: Ability to integrate legal advice with business objectives to provide constructive solutions.
Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills: Capable of clear and effective internal and external communication and negotiation.
Outstanding Litigation & Dispute Resolution Skills: Possesses strong strategic thinking and trial/arbitration experience.
Proactivity & Leadership: Ability to work independently, lead legal projects, and actively manage external counsel.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior legal experience in the mobile phone installment, consumer credit, or FinTech industry is highly preferred.
Experience in handling data privacy (NPC-related) or intellectual property cases is an advantage.
Proficiency in both English and Filipino.
Why Join Asiacruit
Flexible remote work arrangement supporting work-life balance.
Collaborative and diverse team with opportunities for international exposure and career growth.
Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now at https://asiacruit.com or send your resume to careers@asiacruit.com with the subject line: “Legal Counsel – [Your Name]”About Asiacruit
At Asiacruit, we connect top talent with forward-thinking organizations across industries. Our mission is to help businesses grow through smart, strategic, and people-focused solutions. We support companies by providing high-quality Philippine-based talent for both local and global markets. If you are analytical, collaborative, and committed to maintaining strong credit quality while enabling business growth, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Advisory & Business Support
Provide timely, accurate, and actionable legal advice to management, product, sales, and operations teams.
Conduct early-stage legal risk assessment and structural design for new products, markets, and business models.
Prepare legal analysis reports for major business decisions, investments, and partnerships.
2. Contract & Legal Document Management
Draft, review, and negotiate all core business contracts, including:
Installment Sales Agreements (with consumers and partner merchants)
Strategic Cooperation Agreements, Distributor/Agent Agreements
Technical Service, Data Service, and Vendor Agreements
Intellectual Property Licensing and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Establish and maintain a library of standardized contract templates, ensuring their legality and timeliness.
Oversee the filing, safekeeping, and updating of all legal documents.
3. Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Act as the company's representative in managing relationships with external law firms.
Lead or assist in handling various litigation, arbitration, and administrative investigation proceedings.
Develop and execute legal strategies related to collections, debt restructuring, and insolvency proceedings.
Provide solutions for potential disputes to avoid or mitigate litigation risks.
4. Legal Risk Management
Systematically identify, assess, and monitor legal risk points in company operations.
Lead the development of legal risk prevention processes and internal guidelines based on identified risks.
Provide clear guidance on legal boundaries in areas such as consumer protection, advertising, and data usage.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized Philippine law school.
Must be admitted to the Philippine Bar and hold a valid license to practice law.
Good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and an unblemished professional record.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience, with at least 3 years specializing in Commercial Law, Financial Services Law, or the Retail Finance sector.
Proven experience working in a law firm (Financial/Commercial department) or in-house legal department (FinTech, Banking, Consumer Finance company).
Demonstrated success in handling complex commercial contracts and litigation cases.
Core Competencies
Profound Legal Expertise: Proficient in Philippine Contract Law, Corporate Law, Consumer Protection Law, and Civil Procedure.
Excellent Business Acumen: Ability to integrate legal advice with business objectives to provide constructive solutions.
Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills: Capable of clear and effective internal and external communication and negotiation.
Outstanding Litigation & Dispute Resolution Skills: Possesses strong strategic thinking and trial/arbitration experience.
Proactivity & Leadership: Ability to work independently, lead legal projects, and actively manage external counsel.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior legal experience in the mobile phone installment, consumer credit, or FinTech industry is highly preferred.
Experience in handling data privacy (NPC-related) or intellectual property cases is an advantage.
Proficiency in both English and Filipino.
Why Join Asiacruit
Flexible remote work arrangement supporting work-life balance.
Collaborative and diverse team with opportunities for international exposure and career growth.
Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now at https://asiacruit.com or send your resume to careers@asiacruit.com with the subject line: “Legal Manager – [Your Name]”
- Department
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Locations
- Quezon City, Manila City, Taguig City
