Legal Counsel

Salmon – Who We Are and What We DoSalmon is a fast-growing consumer fintech group, founded in July 2022 with the vision of creating the best credit-led neobank in Southeast Asia. We chose the Philippines to be our first market and are now a licensed consumer-lending group, working towards becoming a licensed bank.Salmon was founded by three Co-founders who built and held senior leadership positions at Tinkoff, a highly successful tech-enabled bank that reached a market capitalization of more than US$20bn.Salmon has built a highly qualified and global team of finance and technology professionals and is backed by world-class investors, which include ADQ, an investment company wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, and other prominent Fintech investors.We are building a financial technology business that works impeccably 24x365, creating thousands of jobs and providing high-quality access to finance for millions of Filipinos — and would love to have you join us on this journey. The new world is ours to discover together.Key Responsibilities:• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including but not limited to sales contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and service agreements.• Ensure that contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards,and revise contracts as necessary.• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal counsels to ensure that final draft contracts areagreed upon by all parties, routed for approval, and executed in a timely manner.• Prepare and update inventory of contracts and agreements of the Company, ensuring that allcontracts are accurately documented, stored, and easily accessible.• Maintain an updated contract tracker to ensure that all contracts are within Contract Management radar, and provide effective communications to all stakeholders about the status of all active contracts.• Manage contract lifecycle, including contract initiation, execution, performance monitoring, andcontract renewal or termination.• Develop and maintain contract templates, standard operating procedures, and contractmanagement tools.• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate contractual risks.• Monitor contract compliance and performance, and enforce contract terms as needed.• Stay up-to-date on changes in contract law, regulations, and industry trends.Qualifications:• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Member of the IBP in good standing• Banking experience (at least 2-5 years experience as a Lawyer)• Demonstrated experience in contract administration or a related field, with at least 5 years ofrelevant experience.• Strong understanding of contract management principles and practices.• Familiarity with legal aspects of contracting including reading and interpreting contracts and related documentation, ability to prepare amendments, and ability to explain to stakeholders the specifics of the contracts.• Proficiency in contract review, negotiation, and administration, with a keen eye for detail in contract documentation.• Familiarity with contract management software.