Head Of Legal Philippines

Wells Fargo

Manila, Philippines
Not specified (assumed office-based due to the leadership nature of the role)
Manage cross-discipline team of attorneys
Provide substantive legal advice on laws
Ensure compliance with philippine regulations
Wells Fargo is seeking a Head of Legal for its Philippines office, responsible for overseeing legal matters, compliance, and providing strategic legal guidance to management. The ideal candidate should have extensive legal experience, management skills, and familiarity with local laws, while contributing to a strong risk and compliance culture

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the Philippines legal department as a strategic partner to regional senior leadership.
  • Candidates must manage a large team of attorneys while providing expert legal advice grounded in risk understanding.
  • Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Philippine laws such as data privacy acts and Bangko Sentral rules.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Wells Fargo is seeking a Head of Legal for its Philippines office, responsible for overseeing legal matters, compliance, and providing strategic legal guidance to management. The ideal candidate should have extensive legal experience, management skills, and familiarity with local laws, while contributing to a strong risk and compliance culture.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage cross-discipline team of attorneys
  • Provide substantive legal advice on laws
  • Ensure compliance with Philippine regulations
  • Interpret and develop policies procedures
  • Collaborate with senior leadership executives

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic partner to regional leadership
  • Process improvement and risk control
  • Talent development culture builder
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills
  • Analytical thinking problem solving

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of Law experience
  • 4+ years of management experience
  • Active State Bar membership or equivalent
  • Law degree (LLB/LLM) from recognized university

Work Rights

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