Legal Counsel Fully Remote

CoverGo | Insurtech; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Leave

International Environment

Competitive remuneration

Performance Bonus

Team activities

Learning & development

Job summary

CoverGo is seeking a qualified lawyer to support our insurtech platform with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across SaaS, services, and vendor agreements. You will advise HR on terms, assist with corporate housekeeping, and help ensure compliance and data privacy across global teams.

Ideal candidates will have a law degree, at least two years of relevant experience, and the ability to work remotely from the Philippines.

Qualifications

• Must possess a legal degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Practitioner or similar role.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts.
• Experience in commercial contracts, corporate housekeeping, or employment matters is a major advantage.
• Physically based in the Philippines.
• Qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction is an advantage (e.g., Philippine Bar).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (SaaS, service, vendor) and advise on legal positions and risks.
• Advise HR on terms, contractor engagements, and offboarding; draft HR-related agreements.
• Handle corporate housekeeping and maintain organized records of legal documents and contracts.
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, templates, and policies.
• Support privacy, data protection, and security matters; review Data Processing Agreements and Security Addenda.
• Review NDAs and track obligations, renewals, deadlines.
• Monitor IP assets and coordinate with external counsel on filings/ renewals.
• Communicate with clients and third-party providers on legal matters; assist in RFPs and due diligence questionnaires.
• Collaborate with Legal Counsel and internal/external teams on tasks.

Skills

English communication

Legal research

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job Description:

Working on the latest tech for the Insurtech Market Leader

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

We’re 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 You’ll 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 CoverGo's 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 CoverGo's 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 CoverGo's legal positions
• Collaborate with the Legal Counsel, internal teams, and external counsel, and support other legal tasks as assigned

What We’re 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 You’ll Love Working Here

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