Junior Associate de Guzman Mayuga

Iax GmbH; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

de Guzman Mayuga in Makati seeks a Junior Associate to perform core legal work under senior attorney supervision, with a pathway to become an Associate Lawyer after Bar admission.

You will conduct legal research, draft documents and opinions, assist with litigation support and client advisory, and support corporate transactions and compliance in a fast-paced firm environment.

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 team-player mindset.
• 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 legal documents, legal advice, and written opinions.
• Assist with litigation support, court hearing preparation, and client advisory.
• Support corporate transactions, contract negotiations, and legal compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Law firm experience

Legal department experience

Corporate law

Commercial law

Intellectual property

Technology law

Tax law

Real estate law

Labor law

Immigration law

Litigation

Job description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Junior Associate at de Guzman Mayuga in Makati. You will perform core legal work under senior attorney supervision, with a pathway to transition into an Associate Lawyer role upon Bar admission.

Key Responsibilities

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

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 team-player mindset.
• 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.