Associate Lawyer

Tavidell Law Offices; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tavidell Law Offices in Makati is seeking an Associate Lawyer for a full-time role, with a hybrid work setup. You will support senior lawyers across practice areas, conducting research, drafting documents, and managing case files.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the Philippine Bar, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure while delivering high-quality legal services to domestic and international clients.

Qualifications

• In good standing with the Philippine Bar (newly admitted passers are encouraged).
• Proficient in legal research, writing and has strong analytical thinking skills.
• Highly motivated and organized, with keen attention to detail.
• Can work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Able to efficiently meet multiple deadlines, manage multiple cases, and work under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft contracts, pleadings, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Review and prepare case files and transactional documents.
• Attend client meetings, hearings, and negotiations when required.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of legal services.
• Support strategy development for litigation and transactions while upholding high ethical standards

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Philippine Bar

Job description

mpany Description

Tavidell Law Offices is a full-service firm whose partners bring over 20 years of experience representing domestic and international corporations in complex legal and regulatory matters. The firm advises clients across a broad range of practice areas, including arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, corporate restructuring, energy and infrastructure, intellectual property, labor, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. Guided by a vision to combine deep expertise with practical, sector-focused solutions, Tavidell aims to be a true partner to clients. The firm also maintains a strong commitment to legal aid, ensuring broader access to justice for underserved communities. Tavidell fosters continuous training, exposure, and collaborative teamwork to support the personal and professional development of its lawyers.

Role Description

The Associate Lawyer will work full time with a hybrid set up at the firm’s Makati office, providing legal support across various practice areas under the supervision of senior lawyers and partners. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, pleadings, opinions, and other legal documents, and assisting in the preparation and management of case files and transactional documents. The role involves attending client meetings, participating in hearings, negotiations when required, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of legal services. The Associate Lawyer will help analyze complex legal and regulatory issues, contribute to strategy development for litigation and transactions, and support the firm’s legal aid initiatives, maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism.

Qualifications

• In good standing with the Philippine Bar (newly admitted passers are highly encouraged to apply)


• Proficient in legal research, writing and has strong analytical thinking skills


• Highly motivated and organized, with keen attention to detail


• Can work independently and collaboratively in a team


• Able to efficiently meet multiple deadlines, manage multiple cases, and work under pressure


• Excellent oral and written communication skills