Full-Time Assistant Legal Counsel - Manila

We are seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel to join our growing team. This role involves providing legal guidance, contract review, legal research, ensuring compliance, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities:

1. Contract Review and Drafting: Review and draft contracts (e.g., SaaS, Marketing, MSA), identify risks, legal implications, and interpret legal documents. Assist with contract negotiation.
2. Legal Research and Knowledge Sharing: Conduct legal research on regulations (US and non-US), monitor global regulatory changes, analyze their impact on the business, and respond to legal queries. Share best practices by benchmarking similar businesses.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Review vendor contracts and data processing agreements for data privacy compliance. Monitor global regulatory updates and advise the legal team on legal issues and developments. Assist in drafting internal policies.
4. General Functions: Assist in corporate housekeeping, manage corporate governance documents, assist with KYC requirements, provide labor relations support, manage sensitive matters, and assist in daily legal operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB or Juris Doctor)
• Active member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience (in-house or reputable law firm)
• Minimum 2 years of contract review and drafting experience
• Excellent legal research skills
• Prior experience in corporate housekeeping
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in employment law, regulatory compliance, and data privacy (US, Canada, Australia, UK, or EU)

Location: Remote work in Metro Manila and nearby areas in the Philippines

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet connection (minimum 50MBPS)
• Ability to attend occasional in-person meetings
• Company-issued laptop provided

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Government-mandated benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid leaves
• Internet subsidy
• Healthcare coverage
• Maternity, paternity, and solo parent benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Mental health support
• Company incentive
• Meeting & team building allowance
• Shutdown week
• Volunteer time off
• Bereavement leave

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