Atty. Christian M. Chavez has over 10 years of experience working in legal roles for various banks and real estate companies. He has expertise in areas such as litigation, contract drafting and review, legal counseling, and foreclosure proceedings. Atty. Chavez holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and is currently employed as the Senior Manager of the Legal Services Department at Optimum Development Bank, Inc.
Overall Document Controller of 10 years experience in U.A.E. in the construction industry. Area of expertise includes construction of high rise buildings, hotels, restaurants, apartment, villas, university and Bank.
Overall Document Controller of 10 years experience in U.A.E. in the construction industry. Area of expertise includes construction of high rise buildings, hotels, restaurants, apartment, villas, university and Bank.
A result-driven professional with aspiring progressive career in project management and law, with over 8 years of experience having worked with different organizations. With extensive knowledge of the managerial and Legal procedures in a legal environment. Extensive experience and understanding of laws, legal codes, court procedures, legislative and policy & legislative drafting, human rights law, children rights and Business law. I am a strong team player with excellent client facing and configuration skills. Having an ability to communicate complex sensitive information in an understandable form to clients. I desire to work in a highly competitive and dynamic organization specializing in providing quality standard to enable me gain exposure in shaping me to face current needs.
1. A t t y . C h r i s t i a n M. C h a v e z
Unit 9, Cluster 1, Grand Monaco Homes
Kingspoint Subdivision, King Rudolf St.
Brgy. Bagbag, Quezon City
Mobile Phone No.: 0920.945.3521
Summary of Qualifications:
Exhibit great focus and dedication to work. Shift from one unrelated
undertaking to another with remarkable ease and the same
effectiveness. Exhaust all resources to get the job done.
Strong and dedicated team player, respectful of authority and position,
with excellent interpersonal skills, build good relationships, competent,
persistent, and dependable.
Computer and internet literate.
Work Experience:
Optimum Development Bank, Inc.
SM, Head : 1. Corporate Services Group (CSG)
July 2015 - Present
The departments under CSG are:
a. Human Resources
b. Property Management
c. Legal Services
2. Legal Services Dept. (LSD)
June 2012 – Present
LSD provides the bank with the following services:
a. Drafting and review of contracts;
b. Documentation review;
c. Legal counseling and opinion;
2. d. Foreclosure, litigation, and other legal
proceedings;
e. Registration of documents.
LSD also works closely with the Compliance Office
on every compliance matters and issues.
3. General Services Department (GSD)
September 2012 – June 2015
The GSD:
a. Administers, maintains and rehabilitates all bank
premises, including office buildings, as well as
the assets therein;
b. Manages and supervises new projects and
renovations;
c. Keeps inventory registers and controls the
movement of assets within and outside the
bank’s premises;
d. Facilitates communication tools such as
telephones, faxes, cellular phones and other
items of technology;
e. Manages the procurement of goods and items
from suppliers for use by the bank;
f. Manages the bank’s vehicles/transport fleet so
that it is adequate to meet the entire bank’s
needs.
4. Property Management Department (PMD)
September 2012 – Present
PMD is responsible for the consolidation of title,
booking, proper use, reasonable care,
maintenance, and disposal of the real estate assets
of the bank. These real estate assets include capital
assets no longer used for banking purposes and Real
and Other Property Acquired (ROPA) by the bank.
Asst. Corp. Sec. and : September 2012 – Present
Credit Committee Sec.
Member, Management : June 2012 – Present
Committee
3. Asiatrust Development Bank
OIC Group Head : Legal Services Group
01 February 2012 – 30 June 2012
Litigation Lawyer : Legal Services Group
Manager (Aug. 2009 – Feb. 2011)
Sr. Manager (Feb. 2011 – Jan. 2012)
- Promoted to Sr. Manager after a year and half of employment.
* Handle all defensive, foreclosure, and writ of
possession/recovery of possession cases of the bank.
* Handle offensive cases, prepare legal opinions, and
draft/review contracts, from time to time.
Eton Properties Philippines, Inc.
Corporate Legal Counsel : 7 May 2007 – 31 August 2009
- Contributory to the promotion of the department head within a
short span of time despite being a two-man-legal team; got
promoted after a year of employment.
* Handle litigations, prepare legal opinions, draft and review
contracts, sales documents, Master Deeds of Condominium,
and corporate documents.
* Prepare, answer, and review inter/intra-corporate,
government, and customer relations correspondences.
* In-charge of the documentation of and compliance with the
permits and licensing requirements of the Company.
* Secure various licenses and permits for the Company’s real
estate projects.
* Liaise with various local governments and government offices
and agencies, i.e., HLURB, NHA, Pag-ibig, LRA, RD, DAR, DENR,
LLDA, PEZA, BOI, IPO, BIR-RDOs.
Sebastinian Office of the Legal Aid
4. Law Intern : San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Institute of Law
July 2005-April 2006
* Draft pleadings and appear before lower courts in connection
with assigned cases.
University of the Philippines Housing Office
Student Assistant, : November 1999-May 2000
Office of the Director
* Perform tasks assigned from time to time by the Director.
* Described by the Director as patient, respectful, honest, and
persevering.
Relevant Seminars/Trainings Attended:
Nature/Title Conducted By
Remedial Management BAIPHIL
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
(4th
Compliance)
ChanRobles
AMLA Seminar Atty. Ruel M. Bumatay,
Head-Technical Services
Staff, AMLC Secretariat, BSP
Best Practices in Corporate
Housekeeping
Center for Global Best
Practices
Lecture on Credit Process Mr. Gerardo B. Anonas
Corporate Governance Seminar Center for Global Best
Practices
Signature Verification & Counterfeit
Detection Seminar
Mr. Jesus Belanio
Sound Credit Risk Management
Practices (BSP Circular 855)
Chamber of Thrift Banks
Pro-Management Labor Seminar GH Global Training Center
Co.
Educational Attainment:
5. Bachelor of Laws:
San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Claro M. Recto Ave., Manila
Academic Year 2005-2006
San Beda College
Mendiola, Manila
Academic Years 2001-2005
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy:
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
Cum Laude
Academic Years 1995-2000
Affiliations:
Students’ Efforts Dedicated to Legal Excellence (SEDLEX)
San Beda College of Law
President for two terms, 2004-2006
Tau Alpha Fraternity
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Grand High Alpha (Head), 2000-2001
UP Mayon (Provincial Organization)
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Co-founder and Founding Externals Committee Head, 1996-1997
Circle K (Kiwanis, International-sponsored Organization)
University of the Philippines-Diliman
K-Family Committee Head, 1999-2000
Tau Alpha Foundation, Inc.
Board of Trustee, 2010-present
Personal Information:
Status : Single
Birth date : 09 February 1978
6. Place of Birth : Polangui, Albay
Provincial Address : Ilaod, Polangui, Albay
References:
VISITACION DC. ENRIQUEZ
Deputy and AMLA Compliance Officer
Robinsons Bank
Contact No.: 0917.521.2768
ATTY. RENATO L. GONZALES
SAVP, Legal
SM Investments, Inc.
10th
Floor, One-Ecom Center
MOA Complex, Pasay City
Contact Nos.: 0917.848.2325
ATTY. IONE FAY S. CANTO
Former Chief Compliance Officer
AIA-Philam Life Group of Companies
18th
Floor Net Lima Building
Contact Nos.: 0918.913.2717 & 0917.868.7424
7. Place of Birth : Polangui, Albay
Provincial Address : Ilaod, Polangui, Albay
References:
VISITACION DC. ENRIQUEZ
Deputy and AMLA Compliance Officer
Robinsons Bank
Contact No.: 0917.521.2768
ATTY. RENATO L. GONZALES
SAVP, Legal
SM Investments, Inc.
10th
Floor, One-Ecom Center
MOA Complex, Pasay City
Contact Nos.: 0917.848.2325
ATTY. IONE FAY S. CANTO
Former Chief Compliance Officer
AIA-Philam Life Group of Companies
18th
Floor Net Lima Building
Contact Nos.: 0918.913.2717 & 0917.868.7424