Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer

Job Duties/Responsibilities

The Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer supports the Legal Department in managing and monitoring corporate, regulatory, and governance-related compliance across the CSG Group of Companies. The role ensures that legal prerequisites and regulatory requirements are satisfied in preparation for corporate actions, property-related transactions, contracts, and other legal undertakings. It includes coordination with regulatory agencies such as the SEC, BIR, Registry of Deeds, Assessor's Office, and other applicable authorities, strictly in connection with legal documentation and regulatory processes under the scope of the Legal Department.

The role also contributes to strengthening internal documentation systems, managing audit readiness, and overseeing the integrity and alignment of transaction-related legal records.

While day-to-day oversight is exercised by the Group Legal Supervisor, the role remains subject to the overall oversight of the Group VP for Legal, who may provide guidance or issue instructions as needed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

a. Support the Legal Department in verifying compliance readiness during the preparatory stages of legal transactions and corporate actions.

b. Coordinate with regulatory agencies such as the SEC, BIR, Registry of Deeds, Assessor's Office, and other applicable authorities, strictly for purposes of securing legal documentation, certifications, or clearances required in connection with contracts, corporate actions, and other legal processes under the Legal Department's scope.

c. Maintain and update compliance calendars and tracking tools for regulatory obligations under Legal's purview.

d. Review legal documentation requirements for property transactions, corporate actions, and non-tax regulatory filings.

2. Internal Legal Support and Coordination

a. Implement compliance workflows and processes as delegated by the Group Legal Supervisor or as guided by the Group VP for Legal.

b. Coordinate with internal departments to ensure legal documentation is complete, properly routed, and filed in accordance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

c. Coordinate with compliance teams and departments handling regulatory engagements in other companies within the CSG Group of Companies, as required to support legal documentation and group-wide compliance alignment.

d. Contribute to internal legal audit preparation and documentation readiness.

e. Provide guidance to junior legal staff and support personnel on compliance assignments when delegated.

3. Support to the Legal Department

a. Assist the Group Legal Supervisor in implementing compliance-related policies and practices.

b. Support internal audit and reporting requirements involving compliance matters.

c. Contribute to the strengthening of documentation systems and regulatory readiness across the Legal Department.

d. Coordinate with Finance and Tax Compliance teams strictly on the legal documentation aspects of transactions with financial implications.

4. Other Responsibilities

Perform such other tasks and duties as may be assigned or delegated by the Group VP for Legal, consistent with the objectives and functions of the Legal Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or any related course.

2. Open to other degree holders provided that the candidate has substantial relevant experience in legal compliance, regulatory affairs, or corporate governance.

3. At least 5 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated ability to handle compliance workflows and coordinate with regulatory agencies.

4. Familiarity with SEC, BIR, Registry of Deeds, and related regulatory processes is required.

5. Strong organizational and documentation management skills.

6. High attention to detail and ability to work under tight regulatory deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person