Trust.Junior Legal Officer

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Trust Junior Legal Officer – Makati

Function

Audit, Legal, Risk, and Compliance

Job Summary

• Provides legal support and assistance in the management of legal and documentation risk by providing immediate and competent legal service (i.e. regulatory compliance, documentation review and draftsmanship, contract negotiation, legal (including tax matters) opinion/advice, liaison with government regulatory agencies) and handling of litigation cases specific to the requirements of RCBC Trust Corporation.

How will you contribute?

• Provides legal support and assistance in the management of legal and documentation risk in RCBC Trust’s trust, investment management and fiduciary businesses.
• Reviews existing applicable laws and regulations and explains their applicability to and effect on the trust, investment management and fiduciary businesses. Coordinantes with the Head of the Legal Affairs Division to ensure correct implementation of and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements thereby mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Assists the Head of the Legal Affairs Division in formulating/drafting legal policies/procedures concerning trust products.
• Assists the Head of the Legal Affairs Division in reviewing and drafting legal documents from account opening, during its administration/operation and until its termination, loans with collaterals (mortgages, pledges, hold-out). Assists in developing, reviewing, and revising standard agreements for new/existing trust products and other agreements as needed.
• Provides legal/regulatory research, legal opinion/advice (including tax matters), and recommends legal resolutions on client/regulatory issues vis-a-vis the trust, investment management and fiduciary businesses.
• Provides legal support with the Trust Legal Assistant for coordinating or clarifying legal/regulatory matters affecting the trust, investment management and fiduciary businesses with the various governmental regulatory agencies.
• Assists in drafting letter applications to be filed with the BIR (to seek tax exemption rulings) and with the Revenue District Office (issuance of TIN, COR, end-dating, TIN and COR cancellation, issuance of tax clearance) for retirement fund clients, responses to notices of compliance, preliminary assessment notices.
• Assists the Head of the Legal Affairs Division in handling cases such as drafting pleadings in relation to cases filed against RCBC Trust. Attends hearings before the regional trial courts, Court of Tax Appeals, Sandiganbayan, and quasi-judicial bodies as instructed by the Head of the Legal Affairs Division.
• Assists in filing and monitoring all letters/reports for notices of garnishments/notices of freeze orders issued by the courts and quasi-judicial bodies.
• Attends meetings to communicate to clients the legal and regulatory requirements concerning trust, investment management and fiduciary products, including legal risks involved.
• Monitors and informs the Head of the Legal Affairs Division of newly issued applicable laws and regulations affecting the trust, investment management and fiduciary business.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies as well as various laws and regulations to achieve satisfactory audit rating.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor of Laws and a Member of the Philippine Bar
• Working knowledge of banking, trust, investment, and fiduciary laws; civil, commercial, taxation, remedial, labor laws; data privacy.
• At least five (5) years industry experience as Legal Officer of a bank on contract reviews/drafting, legal research, legal opinion/advice, handling civil, criminal, labor, tax cases, and knowledge of litigation procedures before courts, BIR and quasi-judicial bodies.
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Practice Legal Support Specialist

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Job Description

Work Arrangement: Reports to the office five days a week and occasionally conducts in-person transactions with government agencies, as required.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide advanced support, guidance, and expertise to the Immigration Practice Group Lawyers, Immigration Manager, Practice Legal Specialists (PLS), and other team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal immigration services to clients. Serve as a liaison between clients and government offices, representing the firm in all immigration-related matters and applications. Prepare and submit visa applications, work permits, and other immigration-related applications to relevant government agencies (e.g., Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine Economic Zone, etc.).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage multiple complex cases while prioritizing tasks and deadlines.
• Liaise and collaborate with government offices, representing the firm in interactions with government agencies, outside counsel, and clients.
• Serve as the point of contact for clients, communicating about requests for information, legal immigration case status, and immigration procedures on a case-by-case basis through phone, email, or in-person interactions. Provide advice and information to clients as needed.
• Draft responses to client emails and correspondence related to immigration queries under the supervision of the manager or lawyer.
• Work closely with attorneys and clients to gather and organize supporting data for case preparation.
• Conduct in-depth research on immigration laws and government regulations to ensure updated knowledge.
• Maintain and monitor immigration services, rules, procedures, and filing fees to guarantee proper document preparation and filings.
• Collaborate with the Immigration Practice Group, co-paralegals, and staff regarding immigration and administrative tasks for the practice group, providing instructions and advice on applications and work to be performed.
• Perform duties such as preparation, review, compilation, filing, follow-up, and release of applications with government offices (DOLE, BI, PEZA, DFA, PRA, BOI, BIR, LGUs, etc.).
• Represent and assist clients with the Bureau of Immigration and PEZA during hearings for visa applications, fingerprinting, and/or exit interviews.
• Draft and revise letters, affidavits, and documents required by DOLE, BI, PEZA, DFA, PRA, BOI, BIR, LGUs, etc., in line with updates under attorney supervision.
• Draft, review, and edit sophisticated immigration documents and motions under attorney supervision.
• Monitor status and follow up on all work permit, visa applications, and related immigration concerns.
• Maintain and monitor deadlines, update trackers for cases and clients.
• Work outside normal office hours as needed for filings.
• Update personal trackers for processed documents.
• Prepare and submit liquidation of revolving fund and perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

EDUCATION

College graduate in Law / Business Administration / Liberal Arts or related field

EXPERIENCE

At least three (3) to five (5) years of work experience. Preferably with related experience in transacting with government agencies.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• With Management/Supervisory skills and experience
• Knowledgeable about immigration and employment laws
• Procedures and documents used by various government agencies
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Basic research skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, team player, flexible
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Time management and ability to organize multiple tasks under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office

Compliance Officer

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Job Description

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years in compliance, HR, or related field
• Leadership and certifications are a plus
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, Philippine labor laws
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

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Job Description

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business/Communications/IT or related
• 2+ years in compliance or gaming operations

Compliance Officer

Posted today

Job Description

Compliance Officer – general duties include assisting in replies to regulatory exceptions, ensuring manuals updated per BSP/SEC/AML/C and promoting a compliance culture. Knowledge of SEC, BSP, AMLA required. Develop internal policies and ensure legal compliance. Conduct regular audits and maintain program.

• Make sure organization has a defined compliance program
• Report to management about compliance with laws
• Address noncompliance with action plans
• Conduct regular audits
• Educate employees on compliance

Job Type: Full-time

• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Permanent

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Compliance Officer

Makati City, NCR – ₱ - ₱

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

Compliance Officer – different firm descriptions omitted for brevity. General responsibilities include regulatory adherence, internal policies, and liaising with government agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years in compliance
• Good communication
• Knowledge of Philippine government agencies

Compliance Officer

Pasig/Makati – varied postings

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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