Senior Legal Counsel

SALMON ROBOTICS LIMITED

. Lead Salmon Group’s financing, hedging, and asset-backed transactions from first draft to closing .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeManila • PhilippinesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading financing, hedging, and asset-backed transactions, with a strong focus on compliance and covenant management. Proficient in drafting complex legal documentation and managing external counsel within the finance and banking sectors.

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Qualified LawyerFinance And Banking ExperienceTransaction LeadershipFluent In EnglishCovenant Management

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Hard Skills

Financing TransactionsHedging DocumentationAsset-Backed TransactionsCovenant TrackingLegal DraftingCompliance ReportingDebt IssuanceTransaction Structuring

Industry Keywords

International Law FirmIn-House BankingFintechLegal Process Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Salmon Group’s financing, hedging, and asset-backed transactions from first draft to closing
Track covenants after deals close
Work directly with the GCLO on key transactions and decisions
Work with Finance, Treasury, and external counsel on financing transactions from term sheet to closing
Build the legal process for reporting and covenant obligations following debt issuance
Run financing transactions end to end
Draft and review complex financing, hedging, and asset-backed documentation in English
Lead the legal workstream on debt issuance from preparation to closing
Monitor covenants after placement and manage compliance reporting with Finance and Treasury
Support hedging arrangements and asset-backed financing from structuring to signing
Manage external counsel, including scope, timelines, and quality of work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer with 7–10+ years of post-qualification experience
Finance and banking experience at an international law firm, or in-house at a bank or fintech
Track record of leading transactions independently, in a large company or on international deals
Fluent written and spoken English
Ready to relocate to Manila
Core working hours are 12 PM to 6 PM (GMT+8)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock option plan — four-year vesting with a 25% cliff after the first year
Hybrid-first work environment
Company-provided tools and equipment
Medical insurance support for you and your family through co-funding or reimbursement, depending on your location and subject to policy limits
Access to an internal mental health support specialist
22 vacation days, Philippine public holidays, and 15 sick days
105 days of paid maternity leave and up to 14 days of paid paternity leave for employees relocating to Manila
Relocation support for you and your family, including flights, two weeks of accommodation, visas, paperwork, and logistics
Reimbursement of eligible pet relocation expenses
USD 2,500 per year for flights home
Baby and family stipends for employees relocating to Manila: USD 1,000 per month for each child under two and USD 500 per month for each child aged two to 18
Opportunities for internal expert meetups, external conferences, speaking opportunities, and industry publications
Company-sponsored trips to Manila to meet and work with your team in person
Regular team offsites, sports activities, and team events
High-performing teams can earn a dedicated beach house week in Southeast Asia