Job offer: Legal Counsel (Insurance Regulation)

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of the top Singaporean multinational technology company which focuses mainly on e-commerce.

Our respected client is seeking a Law professional for the job of Legal Counsel to support their business in insurance regulatory, and insurance commercial contracts matters. This role will report to their HQ counsel in Singapore. The job is in Ortigas Center, Metro Manila, Philippines and is currently on a Dayshift (9:30am - 6:30pm) Onsite arrangement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise on the legal aspects of insurance regulation.
• Draft and review legal documents concerning insurance.
• Review, update and recommend for approval standard documentation, in accordance with market and industry practice, for use in derivative transactions.
• Advise on contracts.
• Propose and design appropriate amendments to the Bank Agreement and other governing instruments, such as the Financial Regulations.
• Provide legal advice and assistance through the General Counsel to the Bank and its operating organs on all matters of finance, investments, and reporting obligations to internal and external authorities.
• Handle certain legal issues of a complex and confidential nature in accordance with the instructions from the General Counsel.

Job Requirements:

• Law Degree and admitted to the Philippines bar
• Either working at an insurance company or working for a law firm that handles insurance regulations.
• Seasoned knowledge in the current trend of development and familiarity with international law, and related matters within the Bank and other international organizations.
• Strong skills in preparation of complex legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of complex projects and programs and other transactions of a similar nature.
• Capacity to conceive and supervise the negotiation of complex legal documents of all types and form that balances the standards and norms of outside parties with the unique requirements.
• Experience in applying legal knowledge to deliver the full scope of strategic legal services.
• Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable clients and help resolve their legal questions.
• Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.