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Salmon Group

Associate Legal Counsel at Salmon Group (Taguig, Philippines)

Salmon Group· Taguig, Philippines·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Entry level

Salmon Group at a glance

A Philippine consumer fintech and licensed neobank offering AI-scored credit, cards, and deposits to underbanked Filipinos.

Salmon is a consumer financial technology company in the Philippines that provides credit lines, installment and cash loans, prepaid cards, and bank deposits to underbanked consumers, using AI credit scoring and a licensed rural bank it acquired.

~$310M ($160M equity + $150M bonds) raised · latest: $100M (April 2026): $60M equity + $40M debt · backed by International Finance Corporation (IFC, World Bank Group), ADQ (Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund), Lunate, Antler VC

Job description

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 are agreed 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 all contracts 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, and contract renewal or termination.
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, standard operating procedures, and contract management 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 of relevant 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.

Why work at Salmon Group

  • Culture: Emphasizes “dependability,” innovation, and a human touch. Employees describe an agile, open environment where Day One employees shape the company.
  • Work model: Mostly office-based at the Taguig City headquarters (Four/NEO Building, Bonifacio Global City). Some field roles (collections, housekeeping) are site-specific.
  • Notable perks: Competitive salaries (e.g., PHP 30k-40k/month for junior roles; PHP 15k-25k for field roles). Popular roles include Credit Investigator (PHP 28k/month) and Collection Agent (PHP 16k/month).
  • Engineering culture: Strong focus on AI, data analytics, and technology innovation; the CTO and SVP of AI and Data are part of senior management.

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