Legal & Employee Relations Counsel

About the role

This position is responsible for driving financial regulatory compliance in the Philippines and managing all local labor relations. The role focuses on supporting regulatory applications to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and handling employee relations, labor dispute resolutions, and commercial agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support BSP regulatory applications for Operator of Payment System (OPS) and Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licenses.
• Directly handle employee relations matters, including grievances and dispute resolution.
• Manage labor dispute processes, including SENA proceedings and NLRC cases.
• Oversee commercial agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with financial regulations applicable to the organization.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to the Philippine Bar is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification legal experience in financial regulation, labor law, or corporate compliance in the Philippines.
• Hands‑on experience with BSP regulatory frameworks, specifically EMI and OPS license applications or compliance.
• Proven track record handling labor relation disputes, employee grievances, SENA proceedings, and NLRC dispute resolution.

Required skills