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Kristian C. — Senior Corporate Lawyer from Philippines

Kristian C.

Senior Corporate Lawyer

Philippines 6+ years
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Kristian C. D. is a seasoned professional who seamlessly transitioned from a Senior Software Engineer in the fintech industry to a licensed Philippine lawyer (Bar 2023). With over 12 years in mainframe systems and software development, Kristian has applied his deep technical expertise to sectors such as airlines, utilities, telecommunications, and banking/fintech. As Corporate Counsel, he specializes in corporate compliance, litigation, and contract management, with experience automating legal workflows through agentic AI. Kristian's role at Zoomlion Heavy Industry Philippines Inc. involved designing a custom Case Management System and improving compliance efficiency using modern productivity tools. He managed full-spectrum legal tasks, including international contract negotiations and litigation in civil and labor cases. Concurrently, he practices as a solo litigator and contributes as a Volunteer Lawyer at New Era University Legal Aid Clinic. Kristian's technical skills include COBOL, SAS, system migration, and SEO optimization alongside his legal acumen in notary, SEC registration, and governmental compliance.

Experience

  • Corporate Lawyer/ In-house Counsel

    Zoomlion Heavy Industry Philippines Inc. · 2025 — 2026
    Automated legal and administrative tasks using agentic AI, n8n, Notion, and related tools, enhancing compliance monitoring and case handling efficiency. Developed a custom Case Management System using LarkSuite Base for tracking overdue cases. Managed a comprehensive corporate compliance program covering labor, criminal, civil, taxation, and commercial matters. Handled full Contract Management from initiation to termination and repossession of personal property. Provided legal advice to Corporate Management on various issues and delivered legal opinions on company-wide matters. Managed international contracts between the Chinese Head Quarters and domestic clients, overseeing demand letter generation and issuance to defaulting clients.

  • Senior Software Engineer

    FIS Global Ph. · 2020 — 2025
    Executed test batches and resolved bugs for critical financial systems of banks across Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and America. Developed project documentation and trained new team members in best practices. Oversaw internal audits to ensure compliance with international banking laws, AMLA, and insurance regulations. Led initiatives for system migration.

  • Lawyer – Solo Practice

    null · 2023 — Present
    Served as a Volunteer Lawyer at New Era University Legal Aid Clinic and functioned as a Notary Public for Quezon City. Managed civil and criminal litigation processes, including annulment and replevin cases. Drafted a variety of legal pleadings such as complaints and motions. Handled all stages of the Contract Life Cycle, conducting needs assessments, drafting and negotiating contracts, and facilitating their execution and closing. Offered legal consultations, SEC registrations, and government compliance support.

  • Freelance WordPress Developer

    null · 2019 — 2020
    Designed and developed fully optimized websites utilizing HTML/PHP, Laravel, Vue, and JavaScript. Managed the entire development process, including QA, graphic design, and SEO independently.

  • Senior Software Engineer (Mainframe – COBOL/SAS)

    Accenture Philippines · 2019 — 2019
    Developed and maintained the Customer Information System and Billing System for a major US utilities provider. Conducted system analysis, integration testing, and deployment while ensuring compliance with US government regulations.

  • Senior Software Engineer (Mainframe – Natural Adabas/COBOL)

    Pointwest Innovations Corp. · 2016 — 2018
    Led an offshore team focused on revenue accounting, credit card billing, and flight statistics systems for a US-based airline. Served as Onsite Coordinator in Atlanta, Georgia, facilitating communication between client and offshore teams. Conducted compliance audits and contributed to the revenue accounting system's transition from mainframe to Java.

  • Software Engineer (Mainframe – COBOL/SAS)

    IBM Philippines · 2015 — 2016
    Maintained mainframe jobs and developed SAS reports for a US telecommunications client to support revenue assurance and audits, preventing revenue leakage. Worked independently to deliver user tools and ad-hoc reporting.

  • Software Engineer (Mainframe – Natural Adabas/COBOL)

    Pointwest Innovations Corp. · 2011 — 2015
    Enhanced core systems by building new features and carrying out comprehensive testing cycles. Addressed production issues according to service level agreements and documented recovery procedures. Acted as Onsite Coordinator in Atlanta, Georgia.

Skills & Expertise

Architectural ServicesLegalBiotechnology / Life SciencesYouTube SpecialistGerman (Fluent)

Education

  • Juris Doctor
    New Era University · — — 2023
  • Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
    Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges · — — 2010

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