Legal Counsel Litigation

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• Handle a diverse range of litigation cases, including but not limited to, civil, criminal, and administrative matters.
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies, from case initiation to trial or settlement.
• Conduct thorough case assessments to determine the best course of action.
• Draft and prepare all necessary legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts.
• Ensure all legal documents are accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
• Represent the Company in court, before judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative bodies.
• Effectively present arguments and evidence in hearings and trials.
• Advise the Company on legal matters across various domains, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Monitor and interpret changes in legislation and jurisprudence.
• Conduct legal research and provide expert opinions on complex legal issues.
• Advise various business units to provide legal guidance and support.
• Communicate effectively with internal clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Handle legal inquiries and address concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify and assess potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance legal knowledge and skills.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, or of the head for Litigation, including, but not limited to legal research, case study, and the likes.
• Perform other administrative functions, related to the functions of his/her office.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Law Degree (Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of litigation experience.
• Proven experience in handling diverse criminal cases, including filing, prosecution, and defense.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, strong ethical standards, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel for hearings throughout the Philippines.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to organizational culture and values.
  
  
  

What We Offer

Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package

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