Chief Compliance Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven lawyer to join our leadership team as Chief Compliance Officer. This role is critical to ensuring full regulatory compliance, including oversight and tracking of all regulatory filings, permits and other approvals related to the operation of the business. You will be responsible for updating and leading our compliance program, driving our regulatory strategy, and navigating complex permitting and policy frameworks—supporting our mission to expand reliable and equitable digital infrastructure through independent tower development across the Philippines. This position reports directly to the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Leadership

• Review, update, implement, and maintain a robust compliance framework tailored to the needs of an independent tower company.
• Ensure adherence to national and local regulations, including but not limited to permits, licenses, environmental and zoning laws, health and safety standards, and telecommunications-related requirements.
• Oversee compliance audits, risk assessments, and internal controls to ensure effective monitoring and mitigation.
• Lead compliance training across the organization, ensuring awareness and adherence to relevant laws and internal policies.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and resolution of compliance-related issues.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor internal controls of regulatory compliance
• Support global compliance initiatives and collaborate with internal stakeholders

Regulatory Oversight

• Oversee the company's interactions with national agencies (e.g., DICT, NTC, DILG, DENR) and local government units (LGUs) to ensure tower permitting, clearances, and regulatory approvals are obtained.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments impacting the digital infrastructure sector and provide strategic advice to executive leadership.
• Represent the company in policy forums, industry associations, and public consultations.

Ancillary Legal & Regulatory Support

• Provide regulatory and legal guidance to cross-functional teams, including site acquisition, engineering, operations, and corporate functions.
• Review contracts to ensure compliance in vendor and partner engagements.
• Advise on matters relating to land use, environmental compliance, cybersecurity, and data privacy as they pertain to infrastructure assets.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree; must be a member in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
• Minimum of 8 years' legal experience, including at least 3 years in a compliance, regulatory, or government relations role—ideally in the telecommunications, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of permitting processes, right-of-way, and regulatory frameworks governing telecommunications infrastructure (including NTC, DICT, DENR and LGU's).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to work independently and build scalable processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior in-house experience in telecom infrastructure, utilities, or real estate development.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessments, construction permitting, and local zoning ordinances.
• Experience with public-private partnerships (PPP) or national digital infrastructure programs.
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team and collaborate across operational, legal, and technical groups.
• High discretion, integrity, ownership and excellent communication skills, with experience working in multinational company

Work Location

This position is open to candidates based in Cebu, Davao, or Quezon City, with occasional travel across the Philippines to support operations and stakeholder engagement