Legal Professional

RemoteVA; Central Visayas; Sur place; PHP 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RemoteVA in the Philippines is seeking a Licensed Legal Professional to provide expert legal support, draft and negotiate contracts, and advise on governance and compliance.

You will work with management and external counsel, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain case files while ensuring accurate records and risk mitigation. The role requires strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission to the Philippine Bar (or relevant jurisdiction).
• Minimum 2–3 years of professional legal practice, preferably in corporate or commercial law.
• Experience in contract management, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Background in labor law, intellectual property, or regulatory affairs is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on corporate, labor, intellectual property, and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda or opinions on complex issues.
• Support litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, including coordination with external counsel.
• Ensure organizational compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Advise management on risk mitigation strategies and legal implications of business decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of legal documents and case files.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to the organization's operations.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Contract management

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Communication

Formation

LL.B or JD

Bar admission

Outils

MS Office

Legal research tools

Description du poste

Job Description: Legal Professional

Position Overview

The Legal Professional will provide expert legal support and guidance to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, advising on corporate governance, and supporting litigation or dispute resolution processes. The Legal Professional will collaborate with management and external counsel to safeguard the organization's legal interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on corporate, labor, intellectual property, and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda or opinions on complex issues.
• Support litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, including coordination with external counsel.
• Ensure organizational compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Advise management on risk mitigation strategies and legal implications of business decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of legal documents and case files.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to the organization's operations.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission to the Philippine Bar (or relevant jurisdiction).

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of professional legal practice, preferably in corporate or commercial law.
• Experience in contract management, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Background in labor law, intellectual property, or regulatory affairs is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools.