Remote Legal Officer – Global Insurtech, Flexible Leave

CoverGo | Insurtech; Manila; Remote; PHP 1,116,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Leave

International environment

Competitive remuneration package

Performance bonus

Company activities

Learning and development plan

Job summary

CoverGo, a leading insurtech platform, seeks a qualified in‑house lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, advise HR on terms and contractor engagements, and manage corporate housekeeping. The role supports privacy, security, and IP matters with internal and external counsel.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, stay abreast of regulatory developments, and contribute to scalable legal processes.

Qualifications

• Must possess a legal degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Assistant, or similar role.
• Experience in a tech company is a plus.
• Qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction is an advantage (e.g., Philippine Bar).
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts.
• Experience in commercial contracts or employment matters is advantageous.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work within a team.
• Physically based in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, service, and vendor agreements.
• Advise HR on employment terms, contractor engagements, and offboarding; draft related agreements.
• Handle corporate housekeeping and maintain organized records of legal documents and contracts.
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, templates, and policies.
• Support privacy and security teams on Data Processing Agreements and Security Addenda.
• Review NDAs and track contract obligations, renewals, and deadlines.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Law degree

Job description

CoverGo, a leading insurtech platform, seeks a qualified in‑house lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, advise HR on terms and contractor engagements, and manage corporate housekeeping. The role supports privacy, security, and IP matters with internal and external counsel.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, stay abreast of regulatory developments, and contribute to scalable legal processes.