Director, Legal & Compliance

• May 2023 - Present

As the pioneering loyalty and advanced data analytics startup of the Gokongwei Group, DAVI takes the forefront in building innovative digital enterprises, harnessing the power of the conglomerate's robust data and analytics infrastructure.➊ As a ManCom member, strategically drives the development and roll out of legal initiatives that support business objectives, safeguard company interests, mitigate risks, and contribute to revenue assurance.➋ Creates and updates contract templates for DAVI's loyalty program, data products, and next-generation marketing services.➌ Assists in contract review and negotiation with a recorded average turnaround time of 1-2 business days.➍ Implemented impactful enhancements to the contracting process such as establishment of a centralized contract register and repository, development of self-serve contract templates, and creation of checklists and training materials that helped accelerate contract drafting and execution.➎ Drafted and implemented Contract Management and Regulatory Compliance Policies, along with related guidelines and trainings, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.➏ Created a contract tracking system, enabling proactive follow-up, monitoring of key metrics, and facilitating comprehensive contract status reporting on a quarterly and annual basis.➐ Provides astute leadership and guidance to the legal team, delivering high-quality daily legal support and spearheading regulatory compliance efforts.➑ Played a pivotal role in planning and documenting the acquisition of loyalty programs from Gokongwei Group businesses, ensuring smooth transition and integration into DAVI’s digital loyalty program while adhering to contractual obligations and legal requirements.➒ Offers practical legal counsel on all facets of DAVI’s operations, encompassing regulatory compliance (e.g., data privacy, labor law, government permits and regulations), contract management, resolution of DTI complaints, etc. Show less

Head of Legal

• Mar 2021 - May 2023

Legal Counsel

• Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

Associate Legal Counsel

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

Seconded to act as Legal Counsel of Data Analytics Ventures, Inc., a newly established affiliate of JG Summit. The roles & responsibilities for this position have been detailed above. Seconded to act as Legal Counsel of Data Analytics Ventures, Inc., a newly established affiliate of JG Summit. The roles & responsibilities for this position have been detailed above.

Associate

• Jul 2016 - Mar 2019

SyCip has been consistently ranked as a top-tier law firm by the IFLR, Legal 500, and Chambers and Partners.𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰➊ Assisted in the establishment of corporations and foundations, post-incorporation registrations, and general corporate housekeeping.➋ Provided comprehensive legal counsel on corporate reportorial requirements for public and listed companies, corporate restructuring (particularly for global advertising and manning agencies), regulatory compliance, contracts, data privacy law, competition law, and other legal aspects of commercial transactions.➌ Complied with notifications and filings before the Phil. Competition Commission.➍ Conducted due diligence work for M&A, IPO and project financing transactions.𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧➊ Substantial experience in preparing pleadings and handling labor cases. ➋ Provided general advisory work on compliance with labor laws and regulations, including termination procedures, contracting arrangements, and labor standards.➌ Facilitated clients’ applications for Special Resident Retiree’s Visa.➍ Drafted and meticulously reviewed regular and probationary employment contracts, employment handbooks, and mandatory workplace policies.➎ Effectively represented clients in various administrative proceedings before government bodies, including the Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippine Competition Commission and the Department of Justice.𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞➊ Drafted and negotiated complex loan and security agreements, ensuring favorable terms and minimizing financial risks.➋ Managed the preparation and filing of documents for the registration of foreign loans and foreign direct investments with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.➌ Conducted comprehensive due diligence work for financing transactions. Show less

Underbar Associate

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

Legal Intern

• Apr 2013 - May 2013

➊ Assisted in responding to queries of local and foreign clients. ➋ Researched and prepared legal memoranda on various areas of law. ➌ Wrote articles, compiled, edited and made the lay-out for the law firm's 2013 Intellectual Property Newsletter. ➊ Assisted in responding to queries of local and foreign clients. ➋ Researched and prepared legal memoranda on various areas of law. ➌ Wrote articles, compiled, edited and made the lay-out for the law firm's 2013 Intellectual Property Newsletter.

Nurse I

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2011

Pediatric Intensive Care and General Ward Staff Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care and General Ward Staff Nurse

Freelance Researcher, Writer, Proofreader and Artist

• Mar 2009 - Sep 2009

Worked with several clients from different parts of the world in various projects ranging from simple web research to medical article writing. Communication was done through the website: www.odesk.com, by e-mail, skype and via yahoo messenger. Worked with several clients from different parts of the world in various projects ranging from simple web research to medical article writing. Communication was done through the website: www.odesk.com, by e-mail, skype and via yahoo messenger.