Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Home Credit is seeking an experienced and dedicated Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal Department in Quezon City. In this pivotal role, you will act as a primary legal advocate safeguarding the company's rights, assets, and operational integrity across the Philippines.
As a core member of our in-house legal team, you will manage a wide portfolio of disputes, representing Home Credit in criminal, civil, labor, and administrative proceedings. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional leadership, external counsels, law enforcement bodies, and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate pairs deep courtroom expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring proactive risk mitigation while maintaining the highest ethical standards in consumer finance.
If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced corporate environments and possess a track record of resolving complex legal actions, Home Credit provides an exceptional platform for professional legal leadership.
Tanggung Jawab
- Represent the company before regular courts, quasi-judicial agencies, and administrative bodies in civil, criminal, and labor litigation.
- Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, and other court submissions in a timely and meticulous manner.
- Manage end-to-end litigation workflows, including trial preparation, witness examination, dispute resolution, and appellate processes.
- Liaise with external counsels, supervising case strategies, deliverables, and legal expenditures.
- Coordinate with law enforcement agencies, public prosecutors, and local government units regarding corporate compliance and anti-fraud initiatives.
- Provide strategic legal counsel to business units to identify risks and resolve disputes before escalation to formal litigation.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all active cases and deliver periodic litigation risk reports to senior management.
Kualifikasi
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to the Philippine Bar and in good professional standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of active litigation experience handling civil, criminal, and labor disputes.
- Prior experience in consumer finance, banking, fintech, or top-tier litigation law firms preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Philippine procedural and substantive law, trial advocacy, and case management.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, oral advocacy, and legal drafting capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.