Senior Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines GoTyme Full time ₱2,000,000 - ₱2,500,000 per year

About GoTyme

GoTyme is a joint venture between the Gokongwei Group, one of the biggest conglomerates in the Philippines, and the Singapore-headquartered digital banking group Tyme. This venture combines the trusted Gokongwei brand, customer base, and distribution ecosystem with Tyme's globally proven digital banking technology and hands-on experience building South Africa's leading digital bank, TymeBank, one of the fastest-growing digital banks in the world today.

At GoTyme, we have embarked on a journey to democratize financial services and bring next-level banking to the Philippines. We seek individuals who share our belief that the game is worth changing, to join our growing team of GoTymers as we build, launch, and scale a bank that empowers all Filipinos to navigate a path to financial freedom.

About the Role 

The role will assist the Director of Legal in the day-to-day functions of the Department and will handle work for GoTyme Bank and its corporate affiliate, SAVii.

Key Responsibilities

  • Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with requirements of the SEC, BSP, and other relevant regulators.
  • Contracts: Review, draft, and manage agreements to protect the bank's interests and enable business growth.
  • Corporate Governance: Provide legal guidance to support board and management governance processes.
  • Legal Advisory: Offer practical legal consultation on legislation, regulations, and business initiatives.
  • Litigation & Disputes: Handle judiciary, labor, administrative, and other cases, including coordination with external counsel.
  • Intellectual Property: Manage and safeguard IP rights, including trademarks and related matters.
  • Documentation: Draft and prepare legal documents such as demand letters, notices, and memoranda.
  • Employee Relations: Advise on labor and employee-related issues in partnership with HR.
  • Data Privacy: Support compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
  • External Affairs: Represent the bank in dealings with regulators and manage relationships with external counsel.

Must haves: 

  • Law degree and Philippine Bar admission required.
  • 7-10 years experience in corporate law and/or commercial law & labor law practice, preferably with banking experience 
  • Strong English communication skills — verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to learn and expand expertise in areas critical to the role's success.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Digital dexterity — comfort working with digital tools and processes.
  • Ethical judgment and integrity in all decision-making.

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