Consumer Banking Group - Legal Officer

The position is primarily responsible for the preparation of Petitions for Extra-Judicial Foreclosures (EJF), Writ of Possession (WOP) and handling of cases in courts and quasi-judicial agencies.Duties and responsibilities:Prepares petitions for EJF and/or WOP.Handles and represents the Bank in cases in court and quasi-judicial agencies in coordination with the business team.Ensures the timely preparation and filing of complaints/petitions and other pleadings in courts/quasi-judicial agencies and employs measures and strategies approved by the Sections Head for the expeditious and favorable termination/resolution of cases. Meets, coordinates and confers with the Section Head and business team for the legal and commercial strategies most appropriate to the cases / accounts.Updates the Section Head, the business team and Unit Head on the status of cases pending in courts and quasi-judicial agencies.Ensures the timely submission of status reports and legal assessments of the cases assigned to him/her for handling or monitoring.Performs other tasks as may be assigned.Qualifications:Completed Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor and admission to the Philippine BarAt least five years of litigation experience. Preferably with prior employment in a financial institution, including experience in loan documentation and administration.Must be willing to work onsite and be assigned in Ortigas.