Commercial Contracts & Governance Assistant

IZI; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

IZI Group in Manila seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive legal, contractual, and administrative support to the Group Legal Counsel. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, monitor regulatory changes, and assist with corporate governance, board packs, and filings.

The role requires 2–3 years post-article experience, a BCom/LLB or paralegal qualification, and a proactive, business-minded approach to risk management and advisory work.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' post-article experience in a law firm, in-house team, or public sector.
• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory frameworks.
• Proactive, commercially minded with client liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts including NDAs and SLAs.
• Review submissions with Tender Department to identify legal risks and compliance issues.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on compliance across the group.
• Assist Group Legal Counsel with legal research, opinions, and governance matters.
• Prepare board packs, draft resolutions, and coordinate filings and submissions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

LLB degree or Paralegal Diploma

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

IZI Group in Manila seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive legal, contractual, and administrative support to the Group Legal Counsel. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, monitor regulatory changes, and assist with corporate governance, board packs, and filings.

The role requires 2–3 years post-article experience, a BCom/LLB or paralegal qualification, and a proactive, business-minded approach to risk management and advisory work.