Legal & Litigation Counsel

A leading financial institution is seeking a Legal & Litigation Counsel for a fully onsite role in BGC, Taguig. This position offers hands-on exposure to litigation, legal advisory, and cross-functional support across HR, finance, and compliance.

A leading financial institution is seeking a Legal and Litigation Counsel to join their team in BGC, Taguig. This fully onsite role offers you the opportunity to work closely with the head of legal, providing essential support across HR, finance, compliance, and risk audit functions. If you are passionate about legal advisory and thrive in environments where your expertise can make a real difference, this position will allow you to engage in meaningful litigation work while collaborating with diverse teams. The organisation values flexibility, professional growth, and a supportive workplace culture that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning. You will be empowered to contribute to high-impact projects and develop your skills through ongoing training opportunities.

• Work onsite in BGC, Taguig within a highly collaborative legal team that values interpersonal connections and mutual support.
• Engage directly with HR, finance, compliance, and risk audit departments to provide legal guidance on employment contracts, investigations, disputes, and financial matters.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and access to training programmes designed to enhance your legal expertise and foster professional development.

What you'll do:

As a Legal and Litigation Counsel based in BGC, Taguig, you will play a pivotal role in supporting multiple departments by delivering expert legal advice tailored to their needs. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve working closely with HR on employment contracts and dispute resolution; assisting finance with regulatory compliance; participating in court hearings; collaborating with risk audit teams; conducting legislative research; drafting key documents; advising management on risk; maintaining detailed records; and nurturing a culture of knowledge sharing. Success in this role requires you to be dependable, responsive to stakeholder needs, sensitive to complex situations involving people or processes, and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported.

• Provide comprehensive legal advisory services to internal teams including HR, finance, compliance, and risk audit by interpreting laws and regulations relevant to their operations.
• Support the HR department with labour law matters such as employment contracts, workplace investigations, dispute resolution, and employee relations.
• Assist the finance team by offering legal perspectives on transactions, agreements, regulatory compliance issues, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate actively in court hearings by preparing case files, drafting pleadings, attending proceedings, and representing the organisation’s interests.
• Collaborate closely with risk compliance audit teams to ensure all business activities adhere to applicable legal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough research on current legislation affecting banking or financial services industries to inform policy decisions and operational practices.
• Draft clear and concise legal documents including contracts, memoranda, reports, and correspondence for various stakeholders within the organisation.
• Advise management on potential risks arising from business operations or external factors by providing actionable recommendations based on legal analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of litigation cases, investigations, contract reviews, and other legal matters for reporting purposes.
• Foster an inclusive environment by sharing knowledge with colleagues through training sessions or informal discussions aimed at building collective expertise.

What you bring:

The ideal Legal and Litigation Counsel brings a wealth of practical experience gained from both law firm practice and corporate settings. Your proven track record includes handling litigation cases from start to finish—preparing files for court hearings; drafting pleadings; attending proceedings; advocating for organisational interests—and providing strategic legal advice across HR (labour law), finance (regulatory compliance), risk audit (policy review), or similar functions. You excel at drafting clear documents for internal use; conducting legislative research relevant to banking or financial services sectors; advising management on operational risks; maintaining meticulous records; collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams; demonstrating sensitivity towards diverse perspectives; sharing knowledge generously with colleagues; and embracing ongoing training opportunities that foster your professional development. Your dependability ensures stakeholders trust your judgement while your responsiveness guarantees timely support when needed.

• You possess 3-5 years post-qualification experience as a lawyer with at least one year dedicated exclusively to litigation work.
• Your background includes hands-on involvement in court hearings such as preparing case files, drafting pleadings, attending proceedings, and advocating for clients or organisations.
• You have demonstrated ability to provide legal advisory services across HR (labour law), finance (regulatory compliance), risk audit (policy review), or similar functions within any industry—banking experience is preferred but not required.
• You are comfortable drafting contracts, memoranda, reports, correspondence or other legal documents for internal stakeholders.
• Your interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining sensitivity towards diverse perspectives.
• You are adept at conducting legislative research relevant to banking or financial services sectors for policy development or operational guidance.
• You bring proven experience advising management on potential risks arising from business operations or external factors by providing actionable recommendations based on legal analysis.
• You maintain meticulous records of litigation cases, investigations or contract reviews for reporting purposes.
• You are enthusiastic about sharing knowledge through training sessions or informal discussions aimed at building collective expertise among colleagues.
• You demonstrate commitment to professional growth through participation in ongoing training opportunities provided by the organisation.

What sets this company apart:

A leading Southeast Asian banking group and one of the largest financial institutions in the region, with a strong presence across ASEAN and key global markets. The organization operates as a full-service commercial bank, offering retail, corporate, investment, and wealth management services, supported by a well-established regional network and growing digital capabilities.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career within a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.