Results-driven Associate Lawyer and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in corporate law, taxation, and compliance. Combines legal acumen with strong analytical and accounting skills gained from years in both legal practice and Big 4 tax consulting. Adept at handling complex regulatory, tax, and corporate matters for local and international clients.
Currently serving as an Associate Lawyer, managing corporate retainer accounts, drafting legal opinions on corporate, labor, PPP, and regulatory issues, and representing clients in litigation involving labor, civil, and criminal cases. Skilled in preparing pleadings, contracts, and MOAs, and coordinating with government agencies for compliance and regulatory approvals.
Previously worked as a Senior Tax Analyst handling the US tax account of a publicly listed software company, where responsibilities included sales tax reconciliation, VAT compliance, and tax provisioning across multiple jurisdictions.
Earlier experience as a Tax Manager (rose from Tax Associate) at a Big 4 audit firm, where I led teams in preparing and reviewing Philippine tax returns, conducting tax compliance reviews, due diligence, and VAT refund claims, as well as preparing transfer pricing reports and managing tax engagements for clients across diverse industries.
Core Skills:
• Corporate and Tax Law
• Legal Drafting and Opinion Writing
• Litigation (Civil, Criminal, Labor)
• Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance
• Tax Compliance and Advisory (PH and US)
• Transfer Pricing and VAT Refunds
• Research and Analysis
• Client Relations and Account Management
