Paralegal, Manila

Sodali & Co; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office attendance

Job summary

Sodali & Co is seeking an experienced Paralegal in Manila to support the global Legal and Compliance team. The role covers contract review, drafting and administration, corporate secretarial matters, and governance support across time zones.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in corporate/commercial paralegal roles, with experience in US-based firms, and strong document management skills. Hybrid work with three days in-office is offered.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of paralegal experience in corporate/commercial matters.
• Experience supporting US-based companies or law firms is required.
• Ability to review and draft complex legal documents with attention to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate and track commercial contracts including client agreements, NDAs, and vendor agreements.
• Support procedures for contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain corporate books and records for the Company and its global subsidiaries.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across regions and time zones during transactions.
• Assist in developing and updating playbooks, templates, and standard corporate documentation.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Cross-regional coordination

Contract review

US-based experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Pro

DocuSign

Job description

Sodali & Co is a recognized global capital markets stakeholder advisory firm, serving over 2,000 clients in more than 65 countries. The Firm advises a diverse and global client base including many of the world’s largest companies. Formed by the mergers of several market-leading capital markets stakeholder engagement consultancies, Sodali is the largest global shareholder services firm in the world. The Firm operates out of three global headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney and is supported by 12 regional offices in major financial capitals around the world.

Sodali’s Services Include

Sodali provides a full suite of shareholder, sustainability, and strategic communications advisory services that, together, enable the Firm to deliver clients differentiated insights, integrated expertise, and bespoke advice to address complex interconnected issues, identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities, and drive successful business outcomes.

• Shareholder Advisory services include M&A Advisory, Activism Preparation and Defense, Board Governance Services, Corporate Governance Advisory, Proxy Solicitation, Capital Markets Intelligence, Global Debt and Bondholder Services, and Stakeholder Research.
• Sustainability services include ESG Assessment, Strategy & Implementation, and Communications Advisory.
• Strategic Communications services include Corporate Communications, Financial and Transaction Communications, Investor Relations, Public Affairs and Campaigns, Crisis and Special Situations, and Research.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal with 7-10 years of experience to join our global Legal and Compliance team, based in our Manila office. This role will support corporate, commercial, and compliance matters for the firm's global business, working closely with legal team members across multiple time zones.

Position Details

In this role, you will work closely with the global Legal and Compliance team on a variety of projects including contract review, drafting and administration, corporate secretarial matters and governance support, and legal and compliance policy implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, negotiating and tracking commercial contracts including client agreements, NDAs, and vendor agreements
• Supporting procedures for contractual and regulatory compliance
• Maintaining corporate books and records for the Company and its global subsidiaries
• Liaising with internal business stakeholders across regions throughout transactions and projects
• Assist with developing and maintaining playbooks, templates, and standard corporate and commercial documentation
• Playing a central role in the improvement initiatives within the Legal and Compliance function and across broader business operations

Required Qualifications And Experience

• 7-10 years of experience as a paralegal supporting corporate/commercial matters, ideally in a fast-paced, in-house or law firm environment
• Experience with US based company or law firm is a must
• Experience with contracts, compliance, or corporate governance including reviewing and drafting complex legal documents and contracts is required.
• Builds strong working relationships and communicates effectively with executive leaders, colleagues and stakeholders across regions and time zones
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet deadlines
• Degree from an accredited institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (including SharePoint, Teams), AdobePro, and/or Docusign

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Paralegal certification
• Enthusiastic about technology, collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Experience with a document management system and Salesforce is a plus

Hybrid office attendance - applicants must be able to come into the office 3 days a week.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Philippines without the need for visa or work permit sponsorship, now or in the future.

Sodali & Co is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support candidates with disabilities or access needs throughout the recruitment process.