Global Corporate Paralegal – Hybrid, US-Focused

Cobden & Carter International; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site weekly in Taguig

Job summary

Cobden & Carter International is seeking a Senior Paralegal (US Legal Support) to bolster the global Legal & Compliance team. The role covers contracts, governance, and administration across regions, with an emphasis on alignment to US-based practices.

You will work closely with legal professionals and stakeholders, handling contract review, drafting, and regulatory compliance while maintaining high confidentiality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7-10 years paralegal experience handling corporate and commercial matters.
• Previous experience with a US-based company or law firm is mandatory.
• Strong contract review, drafting, negotiation, and administration skills.
• Background in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and complex legal documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with international stakeholders.
• Confidentiality, discretion, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including SharePoint and Teams.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro and/or DocuSign.
• Paralegal certification in the US is preferred but not required.
• Authorized to work in the Philippines without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts (client, NDA, vendor).
• Support contractual, corporate, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain corporate books, records, and documentation for the company and subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across regions.
• Develop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, and standard agreements.
• Assist in implementing legal policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the global team.

Skills

Contract review

Drafting

Negotiation

Administration

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Adobe Acrobat Pro

DocuSign

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Adobe Acrobat Pro

DocuSign

Salesforce

Job description

Cobden & Carter International is seeking a Senior Paralegal (US Legal Support) to bolster the global Legal & Compliance team. The role covers contracts, governance, and administration across regions, with an emphasis on alignment to US-based practices.

You will work closely with legal professionals and stakeholders, handling contract review, drafting, and regulatory compliance while maintaining high confidentiality and attention to detail.