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# Associate Legal Counsel at Salmon Group

- **Company:** [Salmon Group](https://feeny.ai/companies/salmon-group)
- **Location:** Taguig, Philippines
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/salmon-group/c329a4a9-3950-4475-8254-b23be4784358

## 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.

## About Salmon Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Salmon Group is a Philippine financial technology company that provides responsible consumer lending, digital banking, and credit products through its licensed rural bank and financing companies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, $179M total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- **Founded**: 2022 (corporate group formed; underlying Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa traces to 1963)
- **Founders**: Derrick Low, Pavel Fedorov, George Chesakov

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial services / Fintech / Digital banking
- **Target customers**: B2C – Filipino consumers seeking accessible credit, installment loans, and banking services; also B2B partnerships with merchants.
- **Mission or purpose**: “To build a future where every Filipino has access to transparent, fast, and flexible financial services that have a human touch.”

## Products & Services
- **Salmon Credit**: Revolving credit line up to PHP 100,000, accessible via a prepaid Mastercard. Can be used for shopping, emergencies, and everyday expenses.
- **Salmon Access Card**: Prepaid card linked to Salmon Credit, accepted worldwide via Mastercard.
- **In-store Installment Loans**: Point-of-sale financing for gadgets, appliances, clothing, and other items at partner merchants (e.g., SM Store, Vans).
- **Cash Loans**: Direct consumer loans offered through the Salmon app and offline channels.
- **Auto-Debit Payments**: Seamless recurring payment service for loan repayments.
- **Rural Bank Services**: Traditional deposit accounts and lending through Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa (Laguna), with deposits up 439% since acquisition.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised – $179M (last round: $60M, ~May 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: International Finance Corporation (IFC, World Bank Group), ADQ/Lunate (sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as regulator, Mastercard as card network, ECPay for payment channels, AllBank for QR Ph payments.
- **Growth Signals**: Deposits at Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa grew 439% since acquisition; launched multiple new products in 2023-2024; expanded merchant network (SM Store, Vans); became a licensed bank in January 2024; received ₱4.4B capital injection from new shareholders.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Licensed bank status**: Salmon Group controls a BSP-regulated rural bank, giving it a regulatory moat and trust advantage over unlicensed lenders.
- **Strong investor backing**: Backed by IFC and a sovereign wealth fund, providing capital and credibility.
- **Omnichannel distribution**: Combines digital app, physical merchant partnerships, and a traditional bank branch network.
- **Customer protection focus**: Adheres to BSP, SEC, IFC, and SPTF/Cerise Customer Protection Pathways frameworks.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand product suite (credit lines, cards, auto-debit) and deepen merchant partnerships.
- Drive financial inclusion in the Philippines by reaching underserved consumers.
- Grow deposit base and lending portfolio through the rural bank subsidiary.
- Continue building AI and data analytics capabilities (e.g., Head of AI Banking appointed).

## Why Work Here
- **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.

## Sources
1. [salmon.group](https://salmon.group/) – Company overview, leadership, press releases
2. [salmon.ph](https://salmon.ph/our-story) – Company story, products, values
3. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/salmon) – Funding, stage, headquarters, total raised
4. [ph.indeed.com](https://ph.indeed.com/cmp/Salmon-Group-Ltd-1) – Job listings, salary estimates, industry
5. [ge.linkedin.com](https://ge.linkedin.com/company/salmonphilippines) – Company LinkedIn page (employee insights)

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