Corporate Legal Head

Reviews and drafts contracts ranging from loan agreements and its variants, contracts, mandates, and undertakings involving stocks, brokerage services, and other products, as well as other legal documents for the various departments under the three companies under the Unicapital Group of Companies (UI, USI, and UFII).
Issues legal opinions indicating the basis in law/jurisprudence/prior executed documents, for the guidance and reference of officers and associates.
Draft business communication to clients and regulatory offices.
Coordinates with different government agencies and regulatory bodies if needed.
Coordinates and works with the Corporate Secretary and our external counsel on matters within his/her jurisdiction as required by the three companies.
Assists the Associated Person and Compliance Officer in addressing compliance issues with the different regulatory bodies.
Coordinates with external counsel on special projects, on the initiation of legal action against clients and, inquires or discusses progress updates on pending cases.
Offer proactive advice on possible legal issues to the different marketing teams in drafting agreements and transaction documents.
Chairs the Disciplinary Committee composed of the Legal Counsel, HR Head, and Head of erring employee, in handling critical cases.
Prepare the annual budget for the legal department.
Other tasks that may be assigned from time to time that will support organizational goals and objectives.