Legal Secretary

Job description:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented In-House Legal Counsel. Experience in collection agency is a plus and knowledgeable in operations and data privacy compliance. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance across all departments, ensure regulatory compliance, draft and review legal documents, and support the enforcement of collection strategies while safeguarding personal and sensitive data.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advisory & Corporate Compliance

• Provide legal advice on business operations, focusing on collection practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure company policies, contracts, and operations are compliant with local laws (e.g., FDCPA, DPA, Civil Code).
• Review, draft, and negotiate service contracts, NDAs, and third-party agreements.
• Advise management on legal risks related to client disputes, accounts receivable, and operational policies.

2. Collection and Litigation Support

• Oversee the legal framework for debt collection processes.
• Review collection procedures for compliance with fair collection practices and consumer protection laws.
• Coordinate with external counsel or law firms on litigation and enforcement of receivables.
• Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, and assist in legal recovery processes.

3. Data Privacy Compliance

• Serve as the Data Privacy Officer (or collaborate closely with the DPO).
• Ensure full compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other relevant data protection laws.
• Draft and implement internal data privacy policies, privacy notices, and consent forms.
• Lead data breach investigations, privacy audits, and employee training on data protection practices.

4. Risk Management & Internal Policy Development

• Identify and manage legal risks across departments.
• Lead internal reviews of legal documents and operational practices.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that affect the business, particularly in collections and data privacy.
• Participate in strategic meetings to ensure legal alignment with corporate goals.

5. Corporate Compliance

• Provide clear, business-focused legal advice on daily operations, emerging initiatives, and long-term strategic projects to support informed decision-making and minimize legal risk.
• Conduct internal reviews of legal documents, business practices, and operational workflows to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and enhance process efficiency.
• Support the planning and execution of board and shareholder meetings, ensuring compliance with all relevant governance frameworks and statutory obligations.
• Oversee legal aspects of subsidiary governance, including entity formation, regulatory filings, corporate restructuring, and ongoing compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in the Philippines (or applicable jurisdiction).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as legal counsel or associate, with significant exposure to collection agency operations and data privacy law.
• Strong knowledge of Data Privacy Act, collection-related laws, consumer rights, and relevant industry regulations.
• Proven experience in litigation support, contract law, and corporate legal management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and attention to detail.
• Can start ASAP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php100, Php150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taguig: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Notice Period:
• Current and Expected Salary:

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person