Legal Officer (Fully Remote)

CoverGo | Insurtech; Philippines; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; 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 recruiting a Philippines-based Legal Counsel to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on HR issues, and handle corporate housekeeping. You will support privacy and security matters, review NDAs, and coordinate IP filings while collaborating with internal teams and external counsel.

You will work in a fully remote setting, with an emphasis on accuracy, communication, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-growing insurtech environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a law degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years 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.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken; ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Qualified to practice in at least one jurisdiction is an advantage (e.g., Philippine Bar).
• Physically based in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (SaaS, services, vendor) and advise internal teams on legal positions and risks.
• Advise HR on personnel matters and draft HR-related agreements and documents.
• Handle corporate housekeeping and file documents per laws and regulations; maintain records.
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, templates, and policies; stay updated on regulations.
• Support tech and security teams on privacy and tech matters; review Data Processing Agreements and Security Addenda.
• Review NDAs and track contract obligations, renewals, and deadlines.
• Maintain records of intellectual property and coordinate with external counsel on filings and renewals.
• Communicate with clients and third-party providers on legal matters and contract negotiations.
• Support responses to RFPs and client due diligence questionnaires; review legal sections and present CoverGo's positions.
• Collaborate with Legal Counsel, internal teams, and external counsel; assist with other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Legal drafting & review contracts

Analytical skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Education

Law degree from an accredited institution

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, 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 You'll Love Working Here

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

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