Paralegal Manila

Sodali & Co; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodali & Co is a recognized global capital markets stakeholder advisory firm seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the Manila office. The role supports corporate, commercial, and compliance matters across multiple time zones, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities include contract review, drafting and administration, governance support, and policy implementation, collaborating with legal teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of paralegal experience in corporate/commercial matters.
• Experience with US-based company or law firm is required.
• Experience drafting, reviewing contracts, and handling governance matters.
• Strong ability to collaborate with executives across regions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign.

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

Skills

Paralegal experience

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Governance knowledge

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Adobe Pro

DocuSign

Job description

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 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.

Sodali’s Services Include

• 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.