Full-Time Assistant Legal Counsel - Manila

We're looking for an Assistant Legal Counsel to join our growing business team!

Responsibilities:

1. Contract Review and Drafting: Review and draft contracts, assisting Senior Counsel and General Counsel. Identify risks, legal implications, and interpret legal documents. Assist in contract negotiations.
2. Legal Research and Knowledge Sharing: Research regulations (US and non-US), monitor global regulatory changes, analyze impact on business, and respond to team queries. Provide insight into best practices and benchmark similar businesses.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Review contracts and data processing agreements with vendors to ensure data privacy compliance. Monitor regulatory updates and advise the legal team on legal issues.
4. General Functions: Assist with corporate housekeeping, corporate governance documents, KYC requirements, and labor relations. Manage sensitive matters.

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 law firm)
• Minimum 2 years experience in contract review and drafting
• Excellent legal research skills; willing to conduct non-PH-related research
• Prior experience in corporate housekeeping
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice to have:

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

Location: Remote, Manila, Philippines ROHQ

Requirements:

• Attend occasional in-person meetings
• Reliable DSL, Fiber, or Broadband connection (50mbps+)
• Online assessment required

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Government-mandated benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid leaves
• Internet Subsidy
• Healthcare coverage (+2 dependents)
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent benefits
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Mental health support
• Company incentives
• Meeting and team building allowance
• Shutdown week
• Volunteer Time Off
• Bereavement Leave

Hardware Provision: Company-issued laptop

Status: Full-time, permanent

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