Junior Legal Operations Specialist -APAC

RemotePass; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

RemotePass is seeking a Junior Legal Operations Specialist with 2–3 years of in-house experience to join our fast-paced, global legal function. You will draft and review contracts, support employment lifecycle across jurisdictions, perform legal research, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve templates and SOPs.

Strong writing, research, and analytical skills are essential. English fluency is required and ownership is encouraged in a dynamic remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Law Degree (LLB/JD) from a recognized university.
• Bar membership or qualification in any country.
• 2–3 years’ experience in an in‑house legal department.
• Exposure to employment law, commercial contracts, or global HR‑related work.

Responsibilities

• Contract Support: Draft, review, and edit standard agreements such as employment contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements and contract addenda.
• Employment Lifecycle Legal Support: Assist in onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong understanding of process compliance.
• Legal Research and Advisory: Conduct legal research across multiple regions, summarizing jurisdiction‑specific employment laws and prepare legal briefs, country playbooks, and compliance summaries to support internal legal decisions and client advisory.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to provide legal support.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Support the creation of legal templates, internal playbooks, and SOPs to enhance team efficiency.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Communication

Education

Law Degree (LLB/JD)

Bar membership

Job description

About Us

RemotePass is a leading global platform transforming the way businesses access and manage top talent. Recognized as one of G2’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Software Products, we’re on a mission to break down geographical barriers and create a world where exceptional talent can thrive anywhere.

By streamlining global hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance, RemotePass empowers organizations to build high-performing remote teams. Our platform is designed to improve the lives of millions of workers worldwide by providing them with unprecedented opportunities to connect with global employers and reach their full potential.

We are backed by world-class investors; Endeavor Catalyst, Khwarizmi Ventures, Oraseya Capital, Flyer One Ventures, Access Bridge Ventures, A15, Swiss Founders Fund and Plug & Play.

About the Role:
As we rapidly expand, we're on the lookout for a Junior Legal Operations Specialist with 2-3 years of experience as an in-house lawyer. If you’re a proactive lawyer who is excited to learn, build solid in‑house experience, and contribute meaningfully to a fast‑paced, global legal function - we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Support: Draft, review, and edit standard agreements such as employment contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements and contract addenda.
• Employment Lifecycle Legal Support: Assist in onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong understanding of process compliance.
• Legal Research and Advisory: Conduct legal research across multiple regions, summarizing jurisdiction‑specific employment laws and prepare legal briefs, country playbooks, and compliance summaries to support internal legal decisions and client advisory.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to provide legal support.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Support the creation of legal templates, internal playbooks, and SOPs to enhance team efficiency.

What we are looking for:

Qualifications & Experience

• Law Degree (LLB/JD) from a recognized university.
• Bar membership or qualification in any country.
• 2–3 years’ experience in an in‑house legal department
• Exposure to employment law, commercial contracts, or global HR‑related work

Skills & Qualities

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in another language (e.g., French, Spanish, German, Arabic) is a plus.