Job description

Business Leader Accountabilities

• Legal Governance & Advisory: Provide practical legal guidance to management, oversee corporate governance requirements, manage legal risk, and ensure the organization maintains strong legal foundations across all entities.

• Strategic Governance: Establish and maintain org-wide compliance oversight, ensuring the company adheres to all local and international laws.

• Risk Management & Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risks and changes (e.g., CREATE MORE Act, DOLE orders) that could impact business continuity.

• Audit & Statutory Readiness: Zero material errors in statutory filings and maintain an "Audit-Ready" environment for BIR, PEZA, and external auditors.

• Operational Scalability: Lead AI and automation initiatives to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of compliance monitoring and reporting processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Corporate Governance & Legal Support: Ensure all corporate reportorial requirements, board resolutions, corporate records, employment law matters, and contract obligations are properly managed and maintained.

• Comprehensive Monitoring: Perform monthly monitoring of 100% of applicable regulatory requirements for the Company.

• Accurate Statutory Remittances: Execute 100% on-time and error-free filing and payment of all tax returns (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual).

• Permit & License Maintenance: Ensure 100% on-time renewal of all company business permits and government-issued licenses for subject employees.

• Strategic Project Support: Lead the compliance aspect of cross-functional initiatives, including BCorp certification, ISO 27001, PEZA site expansions/closures, etc.

Leadership Behaviors & Dimensions

• Foresight: Anticipates regulatory changes and downstream impacts early. Thinks ahead of audits, not in response to them.

• Ownership & Follow-through: Demonstrates a strong ability to manage assigned tasks from inception to completion with minimal supervision.

• Risk-Based Thinking: Prioritizes what matters most. Distinguishes between low-risk noise and material compliance threats.

• Disciplined Leadership: Leads with steadiness and discipline, especially when navigating complex regulatory environments and external system constraints.

• People Leadership & Accountability: Builds a reliable, accountable compliance team through clear expectations, coaching, and documented development.

• Collaborative Stakeholder Management: Acts as a reliable partner to Finance, HR, and Management, ensuring zero material complaints regarding advisory services.

• Growth Mindset: Actively seeks to modernize compliance functions through automation and the development of standardized risk assessment frameworks.

• Integrity & Stewardship: Models ethical leadership and reinforces a culture of compliance, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Core Responsibilities

I. Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage a team of compliance officers or specialists.

• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members to ensure high performance and professional development.

• Develop and implement team goals and objectives aligned with organizational strategies.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

II. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the organization adheres to all relevant laws and regulations in the Philippines

• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the organization.

• Develop and update compliance policies and procedures in line with new regulations.

o Business Registration

o Tax Compliance

o PEZA and BOI Compliance

o Labor and Employment Lawso Social Security

o Environmental Regulations

o Corporate Governance

o Data Privacy

o Anti-Money Laundering

o Intellectual Property

o Contract Management

o Health and Safety Regulations

o Local Government Compliance

o Foreign Investment Regulations

o Internal Compliance

o Related Singapore Compliance

o Business Insurance

III. Contract Management

• Oversee the review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with legal teams to address compliance issues related to contract terms and conditions.

• Implement processes for regular contract audits to identify and address potential compliance risks.

• Maintain accurate records of all compliance-related documentation.

IV. Legal Affairs & Corporate Governance

• Provide legal guidance to management on employment, corporate, commercial, and compliance matters.

• Oversee corporate housekeeping requirements including Board Resolutions, Secretary's Certificates, Minutes, GIS filings, annual reportorial requirements, and coordination with corporate secretaries and external providers.

• Review and advise on employment-related matters including disciplinary actions, investigations, employee separations, organizational changes, and labor law compliance.

• Manage litigation, labor cases, and specialized legal matters.

V. Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks across the organization.

• Develop and implement risk assessment frameworks and compliance monitoring systems.

• Conduct regular compliance audits and investigations to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

• Report compliance issues and breaches to senior management and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

VI. Training and Awareness

• Develop and deliver training programs on compliance policies and procedures for employees.

• Promote a culture of compliance within the organization through awareness campaigns and regular communications.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of compliance training programs and make improvements as needed.

VII. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors.

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure comprehensive compliance across all

• business functions.

• Provide expert advice on compliance matters to senior management and the board of directors.

• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.

ZigZag is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe that talent knows no borders, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to help us shape the future of work. Guided by transparency and agility, we foster an environment where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

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