Junior Legal Operations Specialist

AP Advisory Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Advisory Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Junior Lawyer to provide administrative and operational support to the Legal Department, helping manage documentation, compliance records, schedules, and communications.

This role serves as a vital link between the department and other units to ensure smooth operations. The position involves legal research related to corporate and regulatory matters, review of contracts, and assisting in filings, notarizations, and governance tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; law school experience is an advantage.
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in a legal or compliance setting.
• Knowledge of legal and compliance processes and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Skilled in document and workflow management.
• Experience with government or regulatory bodies is preferred.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with legal technology and continuous process improvement.
• Experience in land acquisition and titling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing legal correspondence, reports, and forms.
• Support execution of legal documentation and contracts including notarization and filing.
• Conduct legal research related to corporate and regulatory matters.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments.
• Assist in due diligence and governance documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external counsel.
• Schedule meetings and manage logistics for the legal team.
• Prepare compliance reports and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Maintain records and ensure secure handling of sensitive information.
• Support special projects as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Land acquisition knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Governance documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Management/Political Science/Business Administration

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

AP Advisory Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Junior Lawyer to provide administrative and operational support to the Legal Department, helping manage documentation, compliance records, schedules, and communications.

This role serves as a vital link between the department and other units to ensure smooth operations. The position involves legal research related to corporate and regulatory matters, review of contracts, and assisting in filings, notarizations, and governance tasks.