Paralegal and Compliance Officer

Ecological Energy Technologies Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecological Energy Technologies Inc. is seeking a legally skilled professional to draft, review, and manage contracts, MOAs, service and lease agreements, and other documents for solar projects.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external counsel, monitor permits and licenses with LGUs, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide corporate legal support including HR-related documents. Candidates should have a paralegal background and at least two years in paralegal work with familiarity in

Qualifications

• Educational background: Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Paralegal Studies, or related field.
• Completion of a paralegal program or relevant legal training is an advantage.
• Work experience: At least two years in paralegal work, contract management, legal documentation, permitting, or regulatory compliance.
• Must have experience in the solar energy or renewable energy industry.
• Experience coordinating with LGUs, government agencies, and regulatory authorities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and prepare contracts, MOAs, service agreements, leases, and other legal documents.
• Review terms to identify risks, inconsistencies, and provisions affecting company interests.
• Coordinate with departments, suppliers, contractors, clients, and external counsel for revisions and requirements.
• Monitor contract validity, expiration dates, renewal schedules, and compliance with obligations.
• Maintain documentation, execution, and safekeeping of contracts and agreements.
• Process and monitor permits, licenses, and government approvals for operations and solar projects.
• Coordinate with LGUs and regulatory authorities for permit applications and renewals.
• Prepare, compile, and submit documentary requirements for permits and licenses.
• Monitor application status and ensure timely processing and renewal of permits.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Development, and Operations to secure technical documents.
• Maintain an updated monitoring system of all company and project-related permits, licenses, expirations, and deadlines.
• Monitor applicable laws, regulations, and issuances affecting operations and renewable energy projects.
• Conduct basic legal research and provide summaries to management.
• Assist in identifying compliance issues and recommend actions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and agencies on legal matters.
• Maintain organized records of regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, certifications, and other corporate documents.
• Review and update company policies, agreements, and internal guidelines.
• Provide documentation support for corporate transactions and partnerships.
• Assist HR with employment-related legal documents and disciplinary documentation.
• Perform other related legal, compliance, and administrative duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Legal documentation

Regulatory compliance

Permitting

Documentation management

Research

Writing

Microsoft Office

Coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Paralegal Studies, or related field

Paralegal program or legal training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contract Drafting and Review

• Draft, review, revise, and prepare various contracts, Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs), service agreements, lease agreements, and other legal documents.

• Review contractual terms and conditions to identify potential risks, inconsistencies, and provisions that may affect the company's interests.

• Coordinate with concerned departments, suppliers, contractors, clients, and external legal counsel regarding contract revisions and requirements.

• Monitor contract validity, expiration dates, renewal schedules, and compliance with contractual obligations.

• Ensure proper documentation, execution, and safekeeping of contracts and agreements.

B. Permitting and Licensing

• Process, facilitate, and monitor permits, licenses, clearances, and other government approvals required for the company's operations and solar energy projects.

• Coordinate with local government units (LGUs), government agencies, and regulatory authorities for permit applications, renewals, and compliance requirements.

• Prepare, compile, and submit documentary requirements for project-related permits and licenses.

• Monitor application status, conduct follow-ups, and ensure timely processing and renewal of permits.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Development, and Operations teams to secure technical documents and other project requirements.

• Maintain an updated monitoring system of all company and project-related permits, licenses, expiration dates, and regulatory deadlines.

C. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor applicable laws, government regulations, and regulatory issuances affecting the company's business operations and renewable energy projects.

• Conduct basic legal and regulatory research and provide summaries of relevant requirements to management.

• Assist in identifying potential legal and regulatory compliance issues and recommend appropriate actions for review.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel and relevant government agencies regarding legal and compliance matters.

• Maintain organized records of regulatory submissions, approvals, and compliance documentation.

D. Corporate and Administrative Legal Support

• Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, certifications, and other corporate documents.

• Assist in reviewing and updating company policies, agreements, and internal guidelines.

• Provide documentation support for corporate transactions, partnerships, and other business arrangements.

• Assist HR in preparing employment-related legal documents and administrative disciplinary documentation, when necessary.

• Perform other related legal, compliance, and administrative duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Paralegal Studies, or any related field.

• Completion of a paralegal program or relevant legal training is an advantage.

Work Experience

• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in paralegal work, contract management, legal documentation, permitting, or regulatory compliance.

• Must have experience in the solar energy or renewable energy industry.

• Experience in processing permits and licenses for solar power plants, commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects, or other renewable energy developments is highly preferred.

• Experience coordinating with LGUs, government agencies, and regulatory authorities is an advantage.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of contract drafting, contract review, and legal documentation.

• Familiarity with Philippine laws, government regulations, and permitting processes.

• Understanding of solar project development and its associated permitting and regulatory requirements.

• Strong research, analytical, writing, and documentation skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent coordination, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet regulatory deadlines.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently and coordinate with different departments.

• Proactive in monitoring pending applications, contract obligations, and compliance deadlines.

• Able to handle time-sensitive documentation and regulatory requirements.