Job Description
Be #InGoodHands with Metrobank!
Here at Metrobank, we don't simply hire employees—we hone future leaders. We provide opportunities that enhance your skills and unlock your talents, helping you evolve into a well-rounded individual. We supply you with all the pieces you need to do your best work, unleashing your full potential to help you secure your future and lead a fulfilling career. And with Metrobank's strong heart for the community, you have the chance to give back and make worthwhile contributions to our nation's economic and social development. With Metrobank, a meaningful life is within your reach!
Position Title: Legal Officer
- Provides the necessary and required legal services/assistance/advice to the Bank’s units and branches to ensure that its transactions, operations, activities and documentation are compliant with applicable laws/rules and to protect the interests of the Bank.
Role Exposure:
- Drafts and/or reviews documents (i.e., contracts, agreements, forms, memos, letters) in relation to Bank’s transactions or to which the Bank is/will be a party or has/will have an interest in, as well as Bank policies, to ensure compliance with existing laws/rules and to protect the interest of the Bank
- Provides legal opinions/advice/assistance on legal issues endorsed by various units/branches of the Bank
- Coordinates with the different Bank units/branches, clients and other agencies and entities for the purpose of attending to the legal requirements of the Bank and rendering legal assistance to enforce the Bank’s rights and protect its interests
- Supervises the work of assigned legal assistant and staff of the department
- Proposes policies and adopts internal guidelines for effective and efficient banking documentation and handling of legal concerns/issues/cases endorsed by various units/branches of the Bank
- Prepares reports as may be required by bank units/branches and management
- Performs other related functions that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications:
- Graduate of Juris Doctor, Law, Legal or any related courses
- Must be a bar exam passer
- Preferably 3-5 years related experience
Other Details:
Rank: Junior Officer
Unit: Financial & Control Sector / Legal and Remedial Services Group / Legal Services Division / Corporate Advisory Department
Location:The Shops, BGC, Taguig City
