Vendor Contracts Lawyer

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

Job summary

Harbor in the Philippines is seeking a Contracts Lawyer to join our consulting delivery team. This role focuses on reviewing vendor contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring adherence to Harbor's contract standards within US commercial frameworks.

The ideal candidate has an LLB or JD, active Philippine bar, 4+ years of contract review experience, and familiarity with MSAs, SaaS, data privacy, and licensing agreements. This matrix role may require Manila office presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized institution is required.
• Active membership in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines is required.
• 4+ years of contract review experience.
• Strong understanding of US commercial contract law.
• Experience with MSAs, SaaS, data privacy, and licensing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Apply playbook standards to review, redline, and edit contract language.
• Identify contractual options and strategies to resolve negotiation roadblocks under US legal frameworks.
• Liaise with client in-house counsel for contract approvals.
• Facilitate negotiations and act as liaison across stakeholders.
• Communicate contractual risks and obligations, including under US law.
• Manage pipeline of contract reviews and stakeholder updates.
• Maintain contract records and documentation.
• Develop templates aligned with US legal standards.
• Support vendor governance and risk management.

Skills

Contract review

US contract law

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Education

LLB/JD

Philippine bar admission

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Contracts management tools

Job description

Harbor is seeking a Contracts Lawyer to join our growing consulting delivery team in the Philippines. By providing strategic, technology, and operational services to clients in the legal, professional, and financial services industries. Our Contracts Counsel Team is a highly talented group of legal professionals who offer a unique blend of consulting and legal experience across several industries and disciplines.

Our employees are our greatest competitive advantage. The Business Operation Solutions (BOS) group assists clients in procuring goods and services, reducing costs across a variety of areas, optimizing business processes, and improving stakeholder value.

This is a matrix role that primarily reports to a Business Unit Client Lead, with day-to-day work assignments managed at the client level. The role is also supported by the broader Contracts Team, which provides legal oversight, coverage, and training.

As part of Harbor's BOS team, you will work closely with project team members and client personnel to facilitate the review of vendor contracts, support negotiations, and ensure adherence to both client and Harbor contract administration processes. You will play a key role in mitigating risk and creating value through effective application of contract standards, risk analysis, and negotiation, particularly within the context of US commercial contracting frameworks.

Due to the global nature of the role, candidates must be willing to work USA Central Time (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT) hours on a regular basis. Candidates may also be needed to commute to the Makati City office (to work standard Philippines hours).

Responsibilities:

• Apply playbook standards to review, redline, and edit contract language.
• Identify contractual options and strategies to resolve negotiation roadblocks under US legal frameworks.
• Liaise with client in-house counsel for contract approvals.
• Facilitate negotiations and act as liaison across stakeholders.
• Communicate contractual risks and obligations, including under US law.
• Manage pipeline of contract reviews and stakeholder updates.
• Maintain contract records and documentation.
• Develop templates aligned with US legal standards.
• Support vendor governance and risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized institution is required.
• Active membership in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines is required.
• 4+ years of contract review experience.
• Strong understanding of US commercial contract law.
• Experience with MSAs, SaaS, data privacy, and licensing agreements.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong contract review, negotiation, legal analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Experience supporting US clients preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused.
• Knowledge of GDPR/CCPA is a plus.

About Us:

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients - leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments - to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.