The posting
KMC COMMUNITY, INC. ("KMC Group" or the "Company") is hiring a Senior Legal Specialist to be part of our growing Legal and Compliance team. The role takes the lead on the Company's visa and immigration matters, including the end-to-end management of applications, renewals, and compliance requirements, as well as direct engagements with the Bureau of Immigration ("BI"), the Philippine Retirement Authority ("PRA"), the Department of Labor and Employment ("DOLE"), and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority ("PEZA"). The successful candidate will also support labor compliance, case monitoring, contract administration, and corporate housekeeping, and will help guide junior team members in the day-to-day work of the department. The role further extends to such other related tasks as may be assigned from time to time. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional seeking to take ownership of key compliance functions within a growing organization.
- You’ll be interacting with key players such as C-level executives from enterprise-level organizations which can expand your skills and network.
- Making sound decision-making and flexibility to ensure team dynamics and productivity.
- Hybrid work setup
- Competitive salary and benefits
- HMO + free dependent
- Access to KMC's exclusive pantry (MadMax Coffee, Fresh Fridge)
- Diverse learning & growth opportunities
- Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
- Above standard leaves
Leading the end-to-end processing of visa, work permit, and immigration applications, renewals, conversions, downgrading, and cancellations for foreign employees and stakeholders.
● Serving as the Company's primary point of contact with BI, PRA, DOLE, and PEZA, including handling filings, follow-ups, hearings, and inquiries.
● Monitoring immigration and labor compliance requirements, including Alien Employment Permits ("AEP"), visa validity periods, and annual reporting obligations, and maintaining accurate compliance trackers.
● Keeping abreast of changes in immigration, labor, and regulatory issuances and advising the team on their impact on Company processes.
● Supporting the handling of civil, labor, collection, demand, and other material cases/matters, including the preparation of pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents.
● Assisting in the review, drafting, and administration of contracts and commercial agreements.
● Handling corporate housekeeping matters, including maintenance of corporate records, minutes books, stock and transfer books, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and other government agencies.
● Guiding and reviewing the work of Legal Associates and other junior team members, and developing standard procedures and checklists for recurring processes.
● Performing such other legal and compliance functions as may be assigned from time to time.
● A graduate of a Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, or a related field; a Juris Doctor degree is an advantage.
● At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in visa and immigration processing, legal, or compliance work, preferably in a corporate setting.
● In-depth knowledge of Philippine immigration laws and procedures, with established engagements with BI, PRA, DOLE, and PEZA.
● Hands-on experience processing AEPs, Special Work Permits, 9(g) and other working visas, Special Resident Retiree's Visas ("SRRV"), and related permits.
● Working knowledge of Philippine labor laws and labor compliance requirements.
● Experience in drafting legal documents and supporting litigation or case management.
● Experience with corporate housekeeping requirements and contract administration.
● Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to manage multiple matters independently, prioritize under tight deadlines, and guide junior team members.
● Immigration and labor compliance requirements for PEZA-registered or BPO/IT-BPM companies.
● Documentary and procedural requirements of the SEC and the Bureau of Internal Revenue ("BIR").
● Corporate governance and compliance across multiple entities.
● Designing or improving compliance trackers, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
● Handling cross-border or multi-entity legal and compliance issues.



