Legal Assistant

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Legal Staff to support its Legal Department in preparing documents, managing files, researching laws, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role involves coordinating with external counsel and other departments to maintain strong legal risk management.

Ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong communication, detail-orientation, and organizational skills are essential in this on-site

Qualifications

• The candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Law, or related fields.
• 1–2 years of experience in a legal support role or similar environment.
• Understanding of Philippine laws, legal systems, and corporate governance.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal information.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents such as contracts, agreements, memorandums, and other legal correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other court-related documents.
• Conduct thorough legal research on various laws, rulings, and regulations relevant to the company's operations.
• Maintain and organize legal files, records, and documents systematically to ensure easy access and retrieval.
• Assist in managing case files, ensuring all necessary documents and evidence are properly documented and filed.
• Monitor changes in local, national, and international laws and regulations that could impact the company.
• Assist in ensuring the company's compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including labor laws and corporate governance.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, law firms, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Act as a liaison between the Legal Department and other departments to ensure clear communication and legal compliance.
• Assist in scheduling and preparing for meetings, hearings, and court proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

The Legal Staff will provide support to the Legal Department by assisting in the preparation of legal documents, managing legal files, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The position is crucial in supporting the organization's legal needs and facilitating effective legal risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents such as contracts, agreements, memorandums, and other legal correspondence




• Assist in the preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other court-related documents




• Conduct thorough legal research on various laws, rulings, and regulations relevant to the company's operations




• Maintain and organize legal files, records, and documents systematically to ensure easy access and retrieval




• Assist in managing case files, ensuring all necessary documents and evidence are properly documented and filed




• Monitor changes in local, national, and international laws and regulations that could impact the company




• Assist in ensuring the company's compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to labor laws, corporate governance, and industry-specific regulations




• Coordinate with external legal counsel, law firms, and regulatory bodies as needed




• Act as a liaison between the Legal Department and other departments within the company to ensure clear communication and legal compliance




• Assist in scheduling and preparing for meetings, hearings, and court proceedings

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Law, or related fields




• 1-2 years of experience




• Understanding of Philippine laws, legal systems, legal documentation, and corporate governance




• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills




• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills




• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines




• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)




• Must maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal information




• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments