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First Circle

Legal Counsel

First Circle

. Provide general legal advice and support for all FCGFC daily operations.

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeTaguig • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice and support for business operations, including contract negotiation, corporate secretarial functions, and SEC compliance. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and risk management.

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Legal ExperienceContract DraftingSEC ComplianceCorporate Secretarial WorkNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills
Contract ReviewLegal Document DraftingCorporate GovernanceSEC FilingCompliance Tracking
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationIndependent WorkEscalation Awareness
Certifications & Qualifications
Philippine Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
FintechStartup EnvironmentCorporate RecordsBoard Meeting MinutesLegal Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide general legal advice and support for all FCGFC daily operations.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents in the ordinary course of business.
  • Provide legal support across departments on day-to-day operational questions and requests.
  • Escalate matters to the GC where legal or business risk requires senior input.
  • Act as assistant to the GC in the Corporate Secretary function.
  • Support the preparation and safe-keeping of board and stockholders' meeting minutes and corporate records.
  • Assist in preparing and filing SEC certificates, GIS, and other corporate housekeeping submissions.
  • Help ensure ongoing SEC compliance, including tracking statutory deadlines.
  • Provide general support to the GC on strategic, transactional, compliance, and other workstreams.
  • Assist on ad hoc/special projects assigned to Legal.
  • Help maintain corporate records, filings, and documentation in good order.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3–5 years of relevant legal experience.
  • Experience in a startup or fintech environment.
  • Admitted to the Philippine bar and in good standing.
  • Experience supporting business operations legal needs (contracts, day-to-day legal questions).
  • Exposure to corporate secretarial/housekeeping work (minutes, SEC filings) is an advantage.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate to the GC.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work set-up: 2 days per week in our BGC office; remote the rest of the time.
  • HMO coverage from week one
  • Free catered lunches
  • Monthly fitness allowance
  • Transportation & accommodation allowance