Contracts Lawyer

Harbor; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor is looking for a Contracts Lawyer to join its consulting team in Manila. The role involves reviewing vendor contracts, supporting negotiations, and ensuring compliance with client and Harbor's contract administration processes.

This position is hybrid, based in Harbor's Makati City office, requiring work during USA Central Time hours. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) and substantial experience in contract review.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of contract review experience.
• Strong understanding of US commercial contract law.
• Experience with MSAs, SaaS, data privacy, and licensing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and edit contract language.
• Identify strategies to resolve negotiation issues.
• Liaise with client in-house counsel for contract approvals.
• Facilitate negotiations across stakeholders.
• Communicate contractual risks and obligations.

Skills

Contract review

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Active membership in the Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Job description

About This Role

Manila, Philippines

Harbor is seeking a Contracts Lawyer to join our growing consulting delivery team in the Philippines. The role focuses on reviewing vendor contracts, supporting negotiations, and ensuring adherence to client and Harbor contract administration processes. It primarily reports to a Business Unit Client Lead and supports the broader Contracts Team with legal oversight, coverage, and training.

This hybrid role is based in Harbor’s Makati City office and requires a willingness to work USA Central Time (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT) hours.

Responsibilities

• Apply playbook standards to review, redline, and edit contract language.
• Identify contractual options and strategies to resolve negotiation roadblocks under US legal frameworks.
• Liaise with client in‑house counsel for contract approvals.
• Facilitate negotiations and act as liaison across stakeholders.
• Communicate contractual risks and obligations, including under US law.
• Manage pipeline of contract reviews and stakeholder updates.
• Maintain contract records and documentation.
• Develop templates aligned with US legal standards.
• Support vendor governance and risk management.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized institution is required.
• Active membership in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines is required.
• 4+ years of contract review experience.
• Strong understanding of US commercial contract law.
• Experience with MSAs, SaaS, data privacy, and licensing agreements.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong contract review, negotiation, legal analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience supporting US clients preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused.
• Knowledge of GDPR/CCPA is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.