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Site Lead

Philippines Permanent PHP2,200,000 - PHP2,600,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Site Lead is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end setup of a new legal entity and operational site within the country. This role oversees regulatory compliance, business registrations, facilities setup, local governance, and the initial scaling of people, processes, and infrastructure. The role acts as the primary liaison with government agencies, external consultants, legal counsel, and global stakeholders.
  • New role
  • Setting up the organization

About Our Client

The hiring company is a growing organization operating within the financial services sector. Known for its expertise in banking and financial services, they are committed to providing tailored solutions to their clients.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Site Lead in the Philippines are:

    • Lead end‑to‑end legal entity setup, including registrations, permits, statutory filings, and compliance with labor, tax, and data‑privacy regulations.
    • Coordinate with legal counsel, corporate secretaries, regulatory bodies, and government agencies (SEC, BIR, DOLE, LGUs, PEZA/BOI).
    • Manage external partners such as consultants, auditors, brokers, vendors, and negotiate third‑party contracts and service agreements.
    • Oversee site selection, lease negotiations, facilities build‑out, IT infrastructure setup, and ensure the site meets operational and regulatory standards.
    • Drive strategic planning, project management, cross‑functional coordination, and executive reporting for entity and site establishment.
    • Support early hiring, onboarding workflows, labor registrations (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG), and foundational people policies and culture.
    • Identify and mitigate legal, financial, operational, and security risks while establishing governance, internal controls, and audit readiness.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Site Lead should have:

  • 7+ years experience in entity setup, site establishment.
  • Experience in growing organizations is a strong advantage.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong understanding of local laws, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks. Ability to build relationships with government agencies and external partners.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail, risk awareness, and problem-solving capability.
  • Proactive, strong leadership presence, high integrity and confidentiality
  • Able to navigate ambiguity and build structure

What's on Offer

  • Permanent role with potential for career growth.
  • Collaborative and professional work environment.



If you are looking to advance your career in banking and financial services, this role offers an excellent opportunity. Apply now to join a dedicated team and make a difference!

Contact
Nielbert Dy
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6950635
Phone number
+63 91 7708 0166

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Sub Sector
Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Philippines
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nielbert Dy
Consultant contact
+63 91 7708 0166
Job Reference
JN-022026-6950635
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.