Senior Paralegal (US Legal Support)

Cobden and Carter International Inc.; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 5,054,000 - 6,949,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid on-site once weekly

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Cobden and Carter International Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to support its global Legal & Compliance team.

The role focuses on corporate governance, contract management, and regulatory compliance across regions, including US business hours alignment. The candidate will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, maintain corporate records, and develop standard templates, while collaborating with stakeholders worldwide in a hybrid setup with one day on-site weekly in Taguig,

Qualifications

• Must have 7–10 years of paralegal experience handling corporate and commercial matters.
• Experience with US-based companies or law firms is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts (client, NDA, vendor).
• Support corporate, regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain corporate records for the company and subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across regions.
• Develop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, and standard agreements.
• Assist in implementing policies and compliance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and workflows.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the global team.

Skills

Contract review

Drafting

Negotiation

Administration

Written and verbal communication

Cross-border / international work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Teams)

Adobe Acrobat Pro

DocuSign

Job description

Senior Paralegal (US Legal Support)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to support the global Legal & Compliance team of an international corporate advisory and financial services consulting firm specializing in capital markets, investor relations, corporate governance, shareholder engagement, and strategic communications.

The successful candidate will work closely with legal professionals and business stakeholders across different regions and time zones, providing legal documentation, contract management, corporate governance, and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, including client agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and vendor agreements.
• Support contractual, corporate, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain corporate books, records, and documentation for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders across different regions.
• Develop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, standard agreements, and other legal documentation.
• Assist in implementing legal policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the global Legal & Compliance team.

Qualifications and Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7–10 years of paralegal experience handling corporate and commercial legal matters.
• Previous experience working for a US-based company or law firm is mandatory.
• Strong experience in contract review, drafting, negotiation, and administration.
• Background in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and complex legal documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with international stakeholders.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including SharePoint and Teams.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro and/or DocuSign.
• Must be authorized to work in the Philippines without requiring visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Paralegal certification.
• Experience with document management systems.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.
• Experience working in technology-driven or globally distributed organizations.

Work Arrangement and Schedule

• Work Location: Taguig City, Philippines.
• Work Setup: Hybrid – 1 day onsite weekly.
• Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM PH time
• Candidates must be comfortable working on a schedule aligned with US business hours.

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