Legal Officer

InspiringPG, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

InspiringPG, Inc. in Taguig seeks a qualified Legal Officer with a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Candidates should have over 13 years of experience in litigation and contract management. Responsibilities include assisting external legal counsel and drafting legal documents.

The ideal candidate must have a keen attention to detail and be deadline-driven, with the ability to manage and track case files. Willingness to visit other branches is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have Juris Doctor / Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree or any equivalent.
• Law students who have completed their third-year curriculum are welcome to apply.
• 13 years of experience as a Legal Officer/Assistant, preferably in a Law Firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist external counsel in handling litigation cases.
• Draft and review legal documents and contracts.
• Maintain and manage contract files, tracking key dates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Litigation experience

Contract management

Education

Juris Doctor / Bachelors of Law (LLB)

Job description

Qualifications

• Must have Juris Doctor / Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree or any equivalent
• Law students who have completed their third-year curriculum are also welcome to apply
• Deadline-driven
• Keen attention to detail
• If necessary, willing to visit other company branches (accommodation and travel expenses will be paid by the company)

Work Experience

• 13 years working as a Legal Officer/Legal Assistant, preferably in a Law Firm
• Must have experience in litigation and contracts management
• Experience in managing small claims cases and barangay conciliation/mediation is a plus

LITIGATION

• Assist external counsel in handling litigation cases
• Collaborate with external legal counsel and represent the business in administrative, labor and litigation proceedings and provide necessary internal legal support
• Conduct legal research on appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to the case and keeps track of documents related to the case
• Track and manage case files, organizing evidence and documentation to support ongoing litigation or legal matters

Corporate Housekeeping and Contract Management

• Draft and review legal documents, such as but not limited to affidavits, SPAs, request letters, and demand letters etc.
• Assists the Corporate Secretary in preparing general corporate housekeeping documents
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other related agreements with clients, vendors, suppliers, and other key partners
• Maintain and manage contract files, tracking key dates for renewals, deadlines, and compliance obligations, ensuring all documentation is up to date