Legal Officer Fully Remote

CoverGo | Insurtech; Manila; A distancia; PHP 1.116.000 - 1.674.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible Leave

International environment

Competitive remuneration package

Performance bonus

Company activities

Learning and development plan

Descripción de la vacante

CoverGo, a leading insurtech platform, seeks a qualified in‑house lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, advise HR on terms and contractor engagements, and manage corporate housekeeping. The role supports privacy, security, and IP matters with internal and external counsel.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, stay abreast of regulatory developments, and contribute to scalable legal processes.

Formación

• Must possess a legal degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Assistant, or similar role.
• Experience in a tech company is a plus.
• Qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction is an advantage (e.g., Philippine Bar).
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts.
• Experience in commercial contracts or employment matters is advantageous.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work within a team.
• Physically based in the Philippines.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, service, and vendor agreements.
• Advise HR on employment terms, contractor engagements, and offboarding; draft 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 and security teams on Data Processing Agreements and Security Addenda.
• Review NDAs and track contract obligations, renewals, and deadlines.

Conocimientos

Contract drafting

Legal research

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Educación

Law degree

Descripción del empleo

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, but not required.
• 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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