The posting
Sodali & Co is a recognized global capital markets stakeholder advisory firm, serving over 2,000 clients in more than 65 countries. The Firm advises a diverse and global client base including many of the world’s largest companies. Formed by the mergers of several market-leading capital markets stakeholder engagement consultancies, Sodali is the largest global shareholder services firm in the world. The Firm operates out of three global headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney and is supported by 12 regional offices in major financial capitals around the world.
Sodali provides a full suite of shareholder, sustainability, and strategic communications advisory services that, together, enable the Firm to deliver clients differentiated insights, integrated expertise, and bespoke advice to address complex interconnected issues, identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities, and drive successful business outcomes.
13th Month Pay
- With a minimum rendered work of at least one (1) month during the calendar year you shall be entitled to 13th Month Pay equivalent to 1/12 of your monthly gross salary multiplied by the number of months worked or earned within a given calendar year to be released on or before Dec 24 of every calendar year subject to the computation as provided by the Labor Code and other pertinent issuances of the Department of Labor and Employment.
Premium Benefits (eligibility as applicable)
- OVERTIME PAY
- HOLIDAY PAY
- NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PAY
Leave Monetization of Sick Leaves
- The employee shall be eligible to monetize a portion of his/her earned and unused sick leaves to be credited on the first quarter of the succeeding year. The amount to be monetized shall be up to a maximum of PHP 10,000.00 and shall be considered as non-taxable. Any remaining and available leaves credits, aside from the ones being monetized, shall automatically be forfeited at the end of the current calendar year.
NON- MONETARY BENEFITS
Paid Leave Credits
Employee shall start earning up to Fifteen (15) days’ Vacation Leave (“VL”) with an accrual rate of 1.25 leaves per month, and up to Fifteen (15) days’ Sick Leave ("SL") with an accrual rate of 1.25 leaves per month. VL and SL credits will be available for a period of one year from January 1 to December 31 of the same year. Additional One (1) day VL credit for every year of service up to a maximum of Twenty (20) days VL.
Carry Over of Leaves
Maximum of five (5) vacation leave credits from the current year may be utilized until March 31 of the succeeding year
Special Leaves
Employee shall be entitled to statutory leaves including but not limited to: Maternity Leave, maximum of 105 days. Republic Act 9710: Magna Carta for Women allowing up to Two (2) months leave with full pay based on the gross monthly compensation pursuant to conditions specified in said Republic Act.
HMO Principal
The Employee / Principal shall be entitled to the health insurance upon hire with a maximum benefit limit (MBL) amounting to PHP 300,000 per illness per year. The HMO coverage shall be subject to the guidelines and standards of the HMO provider.
HMO Dependent
Php 200,000 per illness per year HMO eligibility upon hire for 2 dependents. HMO coverage for free dependents is the standard/regular coverage unless stated otherwise
Birthday Leave
The Employee shall be eligible for one (1) birthday leave which can be used within the birthday month upon the approval of the immediate manager. Unused Birthday Leave shall automatically be forfeited prior to the end of the birthday month.
The candidate will join the established and market-leading Global Debt Services (GDS) team, based in Manila. The Manila team is an integral part of the GDS team and global platform.
Working with investment banks, law firms and restructuring advisors, the Sodali & Co. GDS team helps to execute liability management (LM) trades, complex debt restructuring transactions and bondholder identification assignments. Sodali & Co. has established a global team of experts in this field, and has built a market leading position and enviable track-record in the APAC region. We work for international corporate, FIG and sovereign debt issuers in APAC and across the globe.
- Support the team in managing LM and debt restructuring transactions, from mandate to settlement
- Act as a point of contact and provide support to clients, advisors, creditors and intermediaries during EMEA working hours
- Review and provide feedback and comments on deal transaction documents
- Prepare and update complex transaction reports and calculations in MS Excel for a range of different transactions (tender offers, exchange offers, consent solicitations)
- Respond to investor and intermediaries’ queries (access to offer documents/websites, participation deadlines, options etc.), via e-mail and telephone
- Monitor and operate different online systems for transaction updates
- Support teammates to execute bondholder identification projects and agency roles on LM and debt restructuring transactions, working with bond issuers, investment bankers, lawyers and clearing systems
- Exhibit an ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate an excellent team-work approach, including coordinating closely on projects with our teams in EMEA, the Americas and APAC
- Effectively use knowledge of AI and technology to add value to improve internal processes and client services
- Take responsibility for handling aspects of multiple projects simultaneously, often under pressure, to ensure that projects are delivered accurately on time and as agreed
- Maintain a collaborative approach and high levels of attention to detail at all times
- Be willing to be flexible to work outside core hours, as required
- 7-10 years of experience as a paralegal supporting corporate/commercial matters, ideally in a fast-paced, in-house or law firm environment
- Experience with US based company or law firm is a must
- Experience with contracts, compliance, or corporate governance including reviewing and drafting complex legal documents and contracts is required.
- Builds strong working relationships and communicates effectively with executive leaders, colleagues and stakeholders across regions and time zones
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail with excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet deadlines
- Degree from an accredited institution
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (including SharePoint, Teams), AdobePro, and/or Docusign
- Ability and desire to work EMEA working hours is essential
- Experience in working within Financial Markets and specifically debt capital markets would be advantageous
- Understanding and knowledge of fixed income voluntary corporate actions, liability management and processes of clearing systems
- Strong and demonstrable knowledge of MS Excel, Word and AI platforms (principally Claude)
- High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail
- Strong business communication skills (both written and oral) in English are essential.
- Comfortable communicating with investors and custodians/intermediaries over the phone and by e-mail
- Ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment, deal with multiple projects at once, and deliver to deadlines under pressure
- Self-starter with an active interest in finance and the markets
- Keen, hands-on approach, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to learn and innovate
- Demonstrated ability to use AI tools effectively would be advantageous.
- Hybrid office attendance - applicants must be able to come into the office 3 days a week
