Legal Counsel Fully Remote

CoverGo | Insurtech; Manila; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Leave

International Environment

Competitive remuneration package

Performance Bonus

Company activities and events

Learning and development plan

Job summary

CoverGo is seeking a Philippines-based Legal Counsel for a fully remote role. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on HR and corporate matters, and ensure compliance across contracts and data privacy.

A Law degree and 2+ years of relevant experience are required. You will collaborate with internal teams and external counsel, handling IP matters and NDA reviews, while supporting RFPs and due diligence activities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a legal degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Assistant, Legal Officer, Paralegal, or similar role.
• Experience in a tech company is a plus.
• Qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (e.g., Philippine Bar).
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts.
• Experience in commercial contracts, corporate housekeeping, or employment matters is a major advantage.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (SaaS, service, and vendor) and advise on legal positions and risks.
• Advise HR on personnel matters and draft HR-related agreements.
• Handle corporate housekeeping and maintain organized records of legal documents.
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, templates, and policies.
• Support privacy and security teams on Data Processing Agreements and Security Addenda.
• Review NDAs and track contract obligations, renewals, and deadlines.
• Manage intellectual property filings, renewals, and related matters.
• Communicate with clients and third parties on legal matters, including negotiations.
• Support RFPs and due diligence questionnaires with legal input.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Contract negotiations

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job Description:

Top Reasons To Join Us

• International Environment
• 100% Remote
• Working on the latest tech for the Insurtech Market Leader

About Us

At CoverGo, our mission is to empower all insurance companies to make insurance 100% digital and accessible to everyone.

• We are a leading global no-code insurance platform for health, life, and P&C
• We're the winner of the Insurtech of the Year in all of Asia and other awards globally
• We work with insurance enterprise clients such as AXA, Bupa, MSIG, Dai-ichi, Bank of China Group Insurance, and many more
• Were an international, diverse team of over 120 people with 30 nationalities and team members working remotely from all over the world
• We are fully funded and backed by reputable VC funds and strategic institutional investors
• We have a global presence in Asia, EMEA and the Americas
• We’ve grown our annualized revenue by over 30x since January 2021
• We're constantly working towards making CoverGo a workplace that you love coming to. We deeply believe that bringing together a diversity of thoughts, expressions, and perspectives is key to building the best culture for equally diverse communities all over the world

What Youll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, such as SaaS, service, and vendor agreements, and advise internal teams on legal positions and risks to support business decisions.
• Advise HR on CoverGo personnel matters, such as employment terms, contractor engagements, and offboarding, and draft HR-related agreements and documents, including employment and contractor agreements.
• Handle corporate housekeeping, including drafting and filing corporate documents in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and maintaining organized records of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, templates, and policies to streamline legal operations, and stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments relevant to CoverGos business.
• Support the technical and security teams on privacy and technology matters as needed, including the review of Data Processing Agreements and Security Addenda.
• Review NDAs and track key contract obligations, renewals, and deadlines to ensure timely action.
• Keep track of CoverGos intellectual property, and coordinate with external counsel on IP filings, renewals, and related matters.
• Communicate with clients and third-party service providers on legal matters, including contract negotiations and queries.
• Support internal teams in responding to RFPs and client due diligence questionnaires, including reviewing legal and compliance sections and providing CoverGos legal positions.
• Collaborate with the Legal Counsel, internal teams, and external counsel, and support other legal tasks as assigned.

What Were Looking For

• Must possess a legal degree from an accredited institution
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Assistant, Legal Officer, Paralegal, or similar role
• Experience in a tech company is a plus
• Being qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction is an advantage (e.g., passed the Philippine Bar Examination)
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts
• Experience in commercial contracts, corporate housekeeping, or employment matters is a major advantage
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Litigation or corporate practice experience is an advantage
• Physically based in the Philippines

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Flexible Leave
• International Environment
• Competitive renumeration package
• Performance Bonus
• Company activities and events
• Learning and development plan

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