Junior Associate Attorney — Path to Bar-Admitted Lawyer

de Guzman Mayuga; Makati; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

de Guzman Mayuga in Makati is seeking a Junior Associate to perform core legal work under senior attorney supervision, with a clear pathway to advance to an Associate Lawyer once admitted to the bar. This full-time, on-site role provides exposure to multiple practice areas.

You will conduct legal research, draft documents and opinions, assist with litigation and transactions, and help ensure compliance across corporate, commercial, IP, and labor matters while developing essential client advisory

Qualifications

• Bar candidates are welcome to apply.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and teamwork.
• Experience in a law firm or legal department is a plus.
• Knowledge across corporate, commercial, intellectual property, technology, tax, customs, real estate, labor, immigration, and litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft documents, legal advice, and written opinions.
• Assist with litigation support, court hearing preparation, and client advisory.
• Support corporate transactions, contract negotiations, and compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Law firm experience

Diverse practice areas knowledge

Job description

de Guzman Mayuga in Makati is seeking a Junior Associate to perform core legal work under senior attorney supervision, with a clear pathway to advance to an Associate Lawyer once admitted to the bar. This full-time, on-site role provides exposure to multiple practice areas.

You will conduct legal research, draft documents and opinions, assist with litigation and transactions, and help ensure compliance across corporate, commercial, IP, and labor matters while developing essential client advisory