Legal Associate

Solar Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy firm in Makati is seeking a dedicated legal assistant to support the General Counsel and manage essential documentation processes. This position is ideal for fresh graduates with a keen eye for detail and willingness to learn in a legal environment. Applicants must be willing to work full-time and possess basic knowledge of contract drafting. Competitive opportunities to liaise with various stakeholders will be provided.

Qualifications

• A college degree holder (AB/BS Political Science; BS Legal Management or related course is a plus).
• Willing to work full-time.
• With basic knowledge of contract drafting and document review.
• Willing to liaise with government offices, clients, etc.
• Excellent eye for detail and willingness to learn.
• Amenable to work at Makati.
• Fresh Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Counsel/ OIC and Legal Counsel.
• Document and manage sensitive information.
• Handle accounting matters of the Legal Affairs Department.
• Liaise with External Counsel.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Assists the General Counsel/ OIC and Legal Counsel.
   • Documents
2. Documents
   • Ensure that private and sensitive information is used, handled, documented, and disposed appropriately.
   • Set up, copy, scan, and store documents in the database.
   • Create templates, if applicable.
   • Handles requests from other departments for documentation.
   • File documents in physical and digital records and ensure appropriate storage.
   • Review and maintain the accuracy of the records and ensure they are up to date.
   • Liaise with and distribute project related information with all levels of the project team and potentially external parties.
   • Manage the processes around documentation within the organization.
3. Handle accounting matters of the Legal Affairs Department
   • Prepare and review budgetary and financial transactions of the Department.
   • Administers petty cash according to established procedures, submit and reconcile receipts for liquidation or reimbursement.
4. Handle records and matters with External Counsel
   • Prepare and review Statements of Accounts (SOAs) if it match well with records and supervise the progress of the case.
   • Liaise with different external counsel of Solar Philippines (SP).
   • Coordinate with external counsel and their staff and attend meetings with lawyers.

Qualifications

• A college degree holder (AB/BS Political Science; BS Legal Management or related course is a plus)
• Willing to work full-time
• With basic knowledge of contract drafting and document review.
• Willing to liaise with government offices, clients, etc.
• Excellent eye for detail and willingness to learn
• Amenable to work at Makati
• Fresh Graduates are encouraged to apply!