Company Description
Writing the future.
Together.
Avaloq is a value-driven fast-paced fintech company and we are committed to develop the banking technology of tomorrow.
Leading banks and wealth managers in all major financial centers rely on our software and services, and this unique community grows every day.
To keep pace with the expansion of the business, we are looking for a Legal Associate for the APAC region, based in the Philippines.
You will be part of the global legal team with approximately 15 qualified professionals based in Singapore, Berlin, Zurich and Lugano.
It is key that you are a well organised team player with the ability to communicate at all levels with customers, internal clients and business partners.
You will have the opportunity to grow together with the company.
**Job Description**:
**Your mission**
- Provide general legal support to the business operations of the Company, in close collaboration with the APAC and global legal teams and the business.
- Review, and draft a broad range of contracts including but not limited to customer contracts and vendor agreements.
- Drive the standardisation of documentation and processes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Provide corporate legal support including, but not limited to, answering queries from clients and/or stakeholders.
**Qualifications**:
**What you need**:
- A law degree from a reputable university.
- Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing
- Possess at least 1-year post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a reputable law firm and /or as in-house counsel.
- Strong contract management skills (includes review, drafting and negotiation).
- Ability to systematically analyse complex issues, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with shifting deadlines
- Fluent in verbal and written English.
- Experience in software and/or banking industry.
- Strong background in labor law.
Additional Information
With our compensation model, we want to share the success of the company with all our employees.
We offer competitive base salaries and if you prove yourself as a high performer, you might be entitled to an extraordinary achievement reward.