Corporate Legal Counsel
Resume:
JOSEPH D. GATCHALIAN, JR.
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Profile
Driven, competitive, and dynamic individual, known for consistently exceeding expectations. Takes initiative and performs a variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously, efficiently, and effectively. Possesses good analytical and leadership skills. Academic Background
2004 – 2010
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF LAW
Master of Business Administration – Juris Doctor (MBA-JD) degree. April 2010. Dean’s list – 3rd trimester SY 2006-2007
2001 – 2004
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Legal Management. April, 2004. Recipient of Best Thesis Award, and Loyalty Award
Work Experiences
• April 2015 – February 2021
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR CORPORATE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS, ORIX METRO LEASING AND FINANCE CORPORATION
ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY,
ORIX AUTO LEASING PHILIPPINES CORPORATION; ORIX RENTAL CORPORATION; OMLF INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.; OMLF INTERNATIONAL TRADING & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; OMLF SERVICER
CORPORATION; ORIX GLORIOUS STARS (SPV-AMC), INC.; ORIX RISINGSUN PROPERTIES INCORPORATED; ORIX RISINGSUN PROPERTIES II, INC.; ORIX P&E PHILIPPINES CORPORATION
Work consists of performing the functions of reviewing, preparation of comments on, and drafting of contracts, agreements, letters, opinions, advice, and other legal documents relating to the trade and business of the company/ies; representation, negotiation, and execution of complex legal projects such as mergers and acquisitions, cross-border and domestic joint ventures, financial investments, asset and stock sale and purchase, increase and decrease of capital stock, amendment of Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, among others; securing/obtaining licenses, clearances, and authorities from national government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Philippine Competition Commission, Board of Investments, among others; providing corporate legal services such as (a) supporting/assisting the Corporate Secretary in the preparation of the minutes of meetings of the stockholders and directors, secretary’s 2
certificates, board resolutions and other similar documents, (b) augmenting the Corporate Secretary in the function as custodian of the corporate stock and transfer book and assisting in facilitating the entry of records and the corresponding issuance of share certificates, (c) supporting/assisting the Corporate Secretary in the timely preparation and filing of corporate regulatory and compliance reportorial requirements of national and local government units and agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Philippine Competition Commission, Insurance Commission, among others, and (d) facilitating the acquisition and/or renewal of licenses, permits, and registrations with the national and local government units and agencies; conducting lectures and seminars for employees regarding any aspect of the duties and responsibilities of the Legal Counsel for Corporate and Administrative Matters, and the Assistant Corporate Secretary, as well as the legal implications on the work of each employee; and providing general law services and representation in relation to the corporate and administrative legal requirements of the company/ies.
• March 2012 – March 2015
ASSOCIATE LAWYER,
CRC LAW FIRM (Cortes Rodrigo & Cinco)
Work consisted of handling as lead counsel for civil, criminal, labor, corporate, and administrative litigation cases; handled as lead counsel for civil, commercial, labor and construction arbitration and alternative dispute cases; handled as lead counsel for appellate cases in the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the Philippines; prepared, drafted, and reviewed court pleadings and papers, as well as contracts, agreements, letters, opinions, and other legal documents; appearance in judicial, quasi-judicial, and arbitral agencies of the government; assisted in the implementation of writs, warrants, and summonses issued by the Courts such as writ of attachment, writ of replevin, writ of execution, arrest and search warrants, among others; rendered legal opinion and advice for clients; performed complex legal research, analysis, and investigation; and assisted clients in all matters requiring legal skills and knowledge.
• February 2010
INTERN ASSOCIATE,
ONGKIKO MANHIT CUSTODIO ACORDA LAW OFFICES
Work consisted of preparing arguments and research work for pending cases; drafting of pleadings, motions, and memoranda; and attendance of court hearings.
• February 2008 – April 2010
COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR,
ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Worked as a part-time faculty member teaching subjects such as Obligations and Contracts, Partnership and Corporation, Introduction to Income Taxation, and Agency and Trusts.
• April 2007 – August 2008
LEGAL RESEARCHER,
AGUIRRE APORTADERA GAVERO SANDICO & ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES Worked as a legal assistant of the office doing drafts of pleadings, motions, memoranda, and legal advice; and evaluated and analyzed certain pending litigation cases. 3
Government Examinations Taken
• 2011 Philippine Bar Examinations – Passed
• 2004 Career Service Professional Examinations – Passed Trainings and Seminars Facilitated and Attended
• The Future of Businesses: A Forum on Revised Corporation Code and the Ease of Doing Business Act
V&A Law (2019)
• Joint Forum on the Revised Corporation Code: Changes and Challenges The Institute of Internal Auditors (2019)
• Seminar for Corporate Secretaries on the New Requirements of the General Information Sheet (GIS)
Securities and Exchange Commission (2019)
• Labor Compliance Forum
V&A Law (2019)
• TRAIN (Package 1) and its Implementing Regulations BDB Law (Du-Baladad and Associates) (2018)
• OMLF Legal Series: Basic Legal Terminologies and Company Contracts Facilitator, ORIX METRO Leasing and Finance Corporation (2017-2018)
• Compliance to the IRR of the Data Privacy Act and Implementation Best Practices Center for Global Best Practices (2017)
• Workshop on Merger Notification
Philippine Competition Commission (2017)
• Symposium on the New DOLE Department Order on Contracting and Subcontracting Employers Confederation of the Philippines (2017)
• Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
Alternative Center for Continuing Education and Seminar Solutions, Inc. (ACCESS)
(2017 – Compliance VI)
• Metrobank Foundation Professorial Chair Lecture
Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (2015-2017)
• Anti-Money Laundering Seminar / Information Security Seminar (Basic and Refresher) ORIX METRO Leasing and Finance Corporation (2015-2018)
• Energy Investment Forum
Department of Energy (2015-2017)
• Best Practices in Corporate Housekeeping
Center for Global Best Practices (2016)
• SEC Investor Information Seminar
Securities and Exchange Commission (2016)
• OMLF Legal and Acquired Assets Seminar
Facilitator, ORIX METRO Leasing and Finance Corporation (2016)
• Local Government and Real Property Taxation
Center for Global Best Practices (2015)
• SEC Updates
Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (2015) 4
Law Electives Taken
• 2007 – 2008
Took the following law electives:
Government Contracts, Offensive and Defensive Strategies in Foreclosure/Mortgage, Intellectual Property Law, International and Financial Transaction, Project Finance, and Public Corporation
Personal Background
Born on 24 August 1983. Proficient in basic computer software systems (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet), and Lex Libris. Can communicate effectively in English and Filipino, both orally and in writing. Responsible, persistent, hardworking, and goal-oriented.
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