Global Tech Hiring: Associate Manager, AI & Data Legal Counsel

Gratitude Philippines; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Tech in Mandaluyong is seeking an AI & Data Product Counsel - Associate Manager to join a leading tech company. This role sits at the intersection of law, AI, and innovation, ideal for legal professionals passionate about emerging technologies.

The position is based in Mandaluyong with onsite / hybrid arrangements and shifting schedules, open to candidates with the right to live and work in the Philippines. You will advise on software and AI contracts and collaborate with global teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate Law degree (JD) and active admission to the Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate setting, ideally advising on software and AI
• Solid background in AI, software, and non-transactional legal work
• Familiarity with SaaS, Software Licensing, and AI-related contract structures
• Understanding of, or keen interest to learn, regulatory landscapes for AI and Data
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Willing and able to work across US time zones
• Fluent in English, strong in both written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Serve as product counsel for the AI and Data business, assessing new services and product offerings before they go to market
• Become the go-to subject matter expert in AI and Data for business and asset teams
• Partner closely with cross-functional legal teams including Resale, Strategic Partnering, IP, Data Privacy, Regulatory, and Contracting
• Advise the Contracting team on playbooks, templates, and deal support from a product counsel lens
• Collaborate with Ventures and Acquisitions teams to evaluate potential AI and Data acquisition targets
• Conduct legal research and stay ahead of emerging regulations and trends in LLMs, generative and agentic AI
• Help build and improve processes, tools, and enablement materials including decks, workplans, and guidance documents

Skills

Legal experience

AI knowledge

SaaS familiarity

Contract drafting

Communication

Education

JD / Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Tech Hiring: Associate Manager, AI & Data Legal Counsel - Mandaluyong

Location: Mandaluyong - Onsite / Hybrid

Shift: Shifting Schedule

Salary: Confidential - To be discussed during job offer

Company: Global Tech

About the Role:

We are looking for an AI & Data Product Counsel - Associate Manager to join a leading Global Tech Company in Mandaluyong. This role sits at the intersection of law, AI, and innovation - ideal for legal professionals passionate about emerging technologies. Open to candidates currently based in the Philippines with the right to live and work in the country.

Job Details:

Role: AI & Data Product Counsel - Associate Manager

Location: Mandaluyong - Onsite / Hybrid

Shift: Shifting

Company: Global Tech Firm

What You Will Do:

• Serve as product counsel for the AI and Data business, assessing new services and product offerings before they go to market
• Become the go-to subject matter expert in AI and Data for business and asset teams
• Partner closely with cross-functional legal teams including Resale, Strategic Partnering, IP, Data Privacy, Regulatory, and Contracting
• Advise the Contracting team on playbooks, templates, and deal support from a product counsel lens
• Collaborate with Ventures and Acquisitions teams to evaluate potential AI and Data acquisition targets
• Conduct legal research and stay ahead of emerging regulations and trends in LLMs, generative and agentic AI
• Help build and improve processes, tools, and enablement materials including decks, workplans, and guidance documents

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong curiosity and passion for continuous learning in emerging tech
• Inclusive mindset with appreciation for diverse perspectives
• Business-oriented and pragmatic, with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to brief senior leadership effectively

Qualifications:

• Graduate Law degree (JD) and active admission to the Bar in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate setting, ideally advising on software and AI
• Solid background in AI, software, and non-transactional legal work
• Familiarity with SaaS, Software Licensing, and AI-related contract structures
• Understanding of, or keen interest to learn, regulatory landscapes for AI and Data
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Willing and able to work across US time zones
• Fluent in English, strong in both written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint