Paralegal Officer - Freelance

IS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OPC; Makati; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

IS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OPC is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal Officer to support Philippine corporate and commercial matters. You will assist with corporate compliance, legal documentation, regulatory filings, and research while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of corporate records.

Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining documents, supporting SEC filings, BIR and other government processes, and coordinating with external counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, or Legal Studies.
• Law students/graduates may be considered.
• 2–5 years paralegal/legal assistant experience preferred.
• Experience with Philippine corporate compliance and SEC documentation.
• Familiarity with BIR and other government processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Philippine corporate and commercial legal matters.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documents, contracts, resolutions, and legal records.
• Assist with SEC Philippines filings, registrations, amendments, and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Support BIR, LGU/business permit, and other government documentation when required.
• Maintain statutory and corporate records and monitor filing/renewal deadlines.
• Conduct research on relevant Philippine laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with external counsel, government agencies, notaries, and other service providers.
• Support contract review, document preparation, and administrative legal matters.
• Handle confidential corporate information and documentation.
• Provide practical administrative support for notarization, document submission, collection, and government processing.

Skills

Legal research

Documentation

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Legal Studies

Law student or graduate consideration

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal Officer to support Philippine corporate and commercial legal matters. The role will be responsible for assisting with corporate compliance, legal documentation, regulatory filings, legal research, and administrative legal support while ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and proper maintenance of corporate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Philippine corporate and commercial legal matters.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documents, contracts, resolutions, and legal records.
• Assist with SEC Philippines filings, registrations, amendments, and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Support BIR, LGU/business permit, and other government documentation when required.
• Maintain statutory and corporate records and monitor filing/renewal deadlines.
• Conduct research on relevant Philippine laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with external counsel, government agencies, notaries, and other service providers.
• Support contract review, document preparation, and administrative legal matters.
• Handle confidential corporate information and documentation.
• Provide practical administrative support for notarization, document submission, collection, and government processing.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
• Law students/graduates may also be considered, depending on the scope.
• 2–5 years of paralegal/legal assistant experience preferred.
• Experience with Philippine corporate compliance and SEC documentation.
• Familiarity with BIR and other Philippine government processes is advantageous.
• Corporate or commercial law experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, documentation, and English communication skills.