Paralegal Officer

Anchor Land Holdings Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Land Holdings Inc. seeks a Paralegal Officer to oversee project registration and monitoring of permits with government agencies from inception to completion.

You will draft legal documents and handle cancellation processes, ensuring compliance and timely filings for multiple projects. The role requires a law graduate with at least three years in real estate, strong legal research, documentation skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a Law graduate.
• Must have at least 3 years relevant work experience, preferably in a real estate company.
• Previous experience in securing permits, licenses, clearances and/or certifications from the concerned government agencies or local government units would be an asset.
• Knowledgeable in substantive legal concepts, legal research & documentation, and legal terminology.
• Analytical, keen on details and has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficient

Responsibilities

• Project registration and monitoring of permits and licenses with government agencies from inception to completion.
• Drafting of legal documentation, including cancellation processes.
• Handling of legal-related project and customer complaints.
• Maintain and oversight of project documents and files under CAD custody.
• Coordinate with the CAD Head on all department functions and prepare related papers and letters.
• Assist in review and drafting of contracts and other legal documents as endorsed by departments.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepare inquiries and submissions to government authorities regarding licensing and governance matters.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Paralegal Officer is responsible for the project registration and monitoring of various permits and licenses with all applicable government agencies from inception to completion, drafting of legal documentation, including cancellation processes, and handling of legal-related project and customer complaints.

Duties & Responsibilities

PROJECT REGISTRATION AND MONITORING

• Licensing and project registration concerns (LTS/COR, DP, ECC, etc.)
• Processing of application with HLURB
• Monitoring of compliance/deficiency requirements
• Project and legal documentation concerns
• Maintenance and oversight of project documents and files under CAD custody
• In-charge of ensuring completeness, monitoring, updating of project records/files, etc.

CANCELLATION PROCESS

Prepares/facilitates the cancellation and forfeiture proceedings in relation to the cancelled sales accounts, including the drafting of the cancellation Notices, Waivers and Quitclaims, and such other papers and/or documents necessary for said cancellation and forfeiture;

1. DOCUMENTATION (CTBS and DOAS) – review of all contracts for various projects including CTS, UIA, ATC, and DOAS.

2. Renders assistance to CAD Lawyers and perform legal research work insofar as the following CAO duties are concerned:

• Litigation
• Corporate Work
• IPO applications
• Review and legal assessment of assigned contracts, draft agreements, and other legal documents
• PM legal and operational concerns

OTHERS/MISCELLANEOUS:

• Facilitates all legal documentation of the Company regarding matters affecting the Company and/or Department.
• Closely coordinates with the CAD Head as regards all other functions of the Department;
• Prepares other papers and/or documents, including drafting of letters, notices, and replies, among others, which may be addressed to different agencies, government or private, as may be requested by the different departments of the Company;
• Reviews, revises and drafts, if necessary, different forms of contracts, memoranda, agreement, among others, as may be endorsed by the different departments of the Company;
• Whenever necessary, conducts legal research to ensure the Company’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
• Prepares the necessary inquiry, application and submission to relevant governmental authorities as regards licensing requirements and corporate governance issue/s of the Company and inform CAD Head of matters relative thereto;
• Assists in checking and monitoring other activities of the company as regards adherence to requirements of various legal and regulatory agencies and inform CAD Head;
• Submits monthly reports to the CAD Head regarding accomplished compliance and legal requirements as well as deadlines of requirements for the month;
• Assists CAD Head in other legal and/or operational matters affecting the Department;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must be a Law graduate;
• Must have at least 3 years relevant work experience, preferably in a real estate company;
• Previous experience in securing permits, licenses, clearances and/or certifications from the concerned government agencies or local government units would be an asset;
• Knowledgeable in substantive legal concepts, legal research & documentation, and legal terminology;
• Analytical, keen on details and has excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer proficient