Legal Drafting Specialist
Offsure
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Job summary
Offsure is seeking a Legal Drafting Specialist in the Philippines to provide high-level drafting and research support across commercial, corporate, IP, M&A, litigation, and property matters. This role is drafting-focused and supervised by solicitors, ensuring high-quality first drafts based on instructions and precedents.
The candidate should have strong English writing, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to understand legal and commercial intent behind instructions, with experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent.
- 3+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with drafting.
- Strong experience drafting legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong understanding of commercial and corporate legal concepts.
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
- Ability to understand the purpose and intent behind legal instructions.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Ability to work across multiple areas of law.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote team.
- Comfortable using technology and learning new legal systems.
Responsibilities
- Draft and review commercial contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
- Prepare documentation related to M&A, corporate structuring, capital raising, and related agreements.
- Draft manufacturing, distribution, supply, SaaS, franchise, and joint venture agreements.
- Prepare employment contracts, incentive plans, and other corporate documents.
- Draft correspondence to clients, counterparties, and third parties.
- Prepare and assist with trade mark applications and IP documentation.
- Draft IP assignment and licensing agreements.
- Conduct trade mark and IP searches and summaries.
- Assist with cease-and-desist correspondence and IP-related documents.
- Draft letters of demand, statements of claim, defences, and legal correspondence.
- Prepare affidavits, witness statements, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with court documents, briefs to counsel, and court books.
- Prepare settlement deeds and enforcement documentation.
- Conduct legal research and prepare concise memoranda.
- Draft and review commercial leases and property documentation.
- Assist with building and property dispute matters.
- Conduct property, title, ASIC, and company searches.
- Prepare company and business structuring documentation.
- Conduct research into legislation, case law, regulations, and procedural requirements.
- Review instructions and identify missing information, risks, or ambiguities.
- Maintain matter-related documentation and records.
- Contribute to the development of legal precedents, templates, and workflows.
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Job description
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Day Shift
Experience Level: Mid-Level
We are seeking an experienced Legal Drafting Specialist to provide high-level legal drafting and research support across commercial, corporate, intellectual property, M&A, litigation, and property matters.
This is a legal drafting-focused position, not a general administrative role. The successful candidate will prepare high-quality first drafts based on instructions, precedents, and research, with all work reviewed by supervising solicitors before use.
The role requires strong legal knowledge, excellent written English, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to understand the legal and commercial intent behind instructions.
- Draft and review commercial contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
- Prepare documentation relating to M&A, corporate structuring, capital raising, shareholders' agreements, and subscription agreements.
- Draft manufacturing, distribution, supply, SaaS, franchise, and joint venture agreements.
- Prepare employment contracts, incentive plans, and other corporate documentation.
- Draft correspondence to clients, counterparties, and third parties.
- Prepare and assist with trade mark applications and IP documentation.
- Draft IP assignment and licensing agreements.
- Conduct trade mark and IP searches and prepare summaries.
- Assist with cease-and-desist correspondence and other IP-related documentation.
- Draft letters of demand, statements of claim, defences, and legal correspondence.
- Prepare affidavits, witness statements, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with court documents, briefs to counsel, and court books.
- Prepare settlement deeds, costs agreements, and enforcement documentation.
- Conduct legal research and prepare concise research memoranda.
- Draft and review commercial leases and property documentation.
- Assist with building and property dispute matters.
- Conduct property, title, ASIC, and company searches.
- Prepare company and business structuring documentation.
- Conduct research into legislation, case law, regulations, and procedural requirements.
- Review instructions and identify missing information, risks, or ambiguities.
- Maintain accurate matter-related documentation and records.
- Contribute to the development of legal precedents, templates, and drafting workflows.
- Use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Spellbook, or similar platforms to improve drafting efficiency and research.
- Use legal practice management and document management systems to manage matter-related work.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when using technology and AI tools for legal work.
- Work closely with solicitors and other legal support team members.
- Participate in regular virtual meetings and daily communication.
- Proactively raise questions, clarify instructions, and flag potential issues.
- Support the development of a consistent and efficient legal drafting process.
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
- 3+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably involving legal drafting.
- Strong experience drafting legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong understanding of commercial and corporate legal concepts.
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
- Ability to understand the purpose and intent behind legal instructions.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Ability to work across multiple areas of law.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a remote team.
- Comfortable working with technology and learning new legal systems.
- Experience working with an Australian law firm or Australian legal matters.
- Experience in commercial law, M&A, corporate law, or intellectual property.
- Experience with Australian trade mark or IP processes.
- Experience with LEAP or similar legal practice management software.
- Experience preparing legal precedents and templates.
- Experience with M&A documentation or capital raising.
- Experience working with startups, franchising, or growth businesses.
- Practical experience using AI tools for legal drafting and research.
The ideal candidate is:
- Legally trained and genuinely interested in legal drafting.
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented.
- Able to produce a strong first draft rather than simply populate a template.
- Comfortable asking questions instead of making assumptions.
- Proactive in identifying risks, inconsistencies, and missing information.
- Confident working across different legal matters and practice areas.
- Able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
- A strong communicator and collaborative team player.
- Reliable, professional, and committed to long-term development.
This is a full-time position based in the Philippines, working in alignment with Australian business hours and observing applicable Australian public holidays.
The successful candidate will work closely with the legal team through Microsoft Teams and legal practice management systems.
All legal work will be completed under the supervision and review of qualified practising solicitors. The successful candidate will not independently provide legal services or legal advice.
- Microsoft Teams
- LEAP or similar legal practice management software
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- ChatGPT / Claude / Spellbook or similar AI tools
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