Remote Global Litigation Counsel – Arbitration & Disputes

Moritz; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Moritz, an AI-native global law firm, seeks a co-counsel for dispute resolution in the Philippines. You will lead case strategy, pleadings, evidence, and procedural steps for commercial contract disputes, shareholder and post‑M&A disputes, technology and IP matters, and arbitration.

You will advise clients on litigation risk, draft letters before action, settlement agreements, and tolling arrangements; represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings where licensed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years practising commercial litigation or arbitration in private practice or in-house.
• Deep familiarity with contract disputes — breach, termination, damages, limitation of liability, and injunctive relief.
• Advocacy and procedure with rights of audience or substantial arbitration experience (ICC, LCIA, or local institutions).
• Strong drafting under pressure for pleadings, witness statements, and settlement terms.
• Commercial judgment: know when to fight or settle and explain to clients.
• Active license and in good standing with the bar / law society of Philippines; PI insurance maintained or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead case strategy, pleadings, evidence, and procedural steps for clients ranging from startups to midsize and enterprise companies.
• Advise clients on litigation risk before disputes arise — contract audits, escalation strategy, settlement positioning, and dispute resolution clauses.
• Draft and negotiate letters before action, settlement agreements, and standstill and tolling arrangements; represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings where licensed to do so.
• If you accept work with a known SLA (ex: 24hr turnaround), you must commit to meeting that SLA.
• Be part of a well‑funded company building category‑defining legal infrastructure.

Skills

Dispute strategy

Pleadings and evidence

Arbitration experience

Litigation risk analysis

Contract disputes

Commercial judgment

Education

Philippine Bar Admission

Job description

Moritz, an AI-native global law firm, seeks a co-counsel for dispute resolution in the Philippines. You will lead case strategy, pleadings, evidence, and procedural steps for commercial contract disputes, shareholder and post‑M&A disputes, technology and IP matters, and arbitration.

You will advise clients on litigation risk, draft letters before action, settlement agreements, and tolling arrangements; represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings where licensed.