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MUFG AVP, Legal Officer (Fixed Term) in Manila Branch, Philippines
Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be a graduate of Bachelor of Laws.
Must be a Philippine Bar passer with at least 4 years of experience in legal practice.
With at least 2 years work experience in a financial institution is preferred.
Knowledgeable of the regulations of BSP and other regulatory bodies (MORB, BI, DOLE, SEC, NPC).
Must be familiar with financial regulations, contract reviews, labor disputes, litigation, preparation of pleadings, reports and memorandum, commercial arbitration, data privacy and protection.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and guidance on the application of laws (banking, commercial, civil, labor and arbitration).
Draft and review legal documents including but not limited to loan documentation for syndicated loans, short term loans, bilateral agreements, customer's Secretary's Certificate/SPAs, trade finance instruments, terms and conditions of bank applications/forms, notices, demand letters, service agreements, contract of lease.
Conduct study sessions on topics that have legal implications for the Bank.
Draft manuals, policies, guidelines, and procedures of the Bank.
Assist in the conduct of administrative proceedings against employees; and
Solve problems and escalate to the Legal Adviser if necessary.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified .
MUFG Bank Ltd & MUFG Securities Asia Limited (collectively referred to as “MUFG”) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
Our Culture Principles
Client Centric
People Focused
Listen Up. Speak Up.
Innovate & Simplify
Own & Execute