Legal Counsel (Fully Remote)

Overview

This role supports legal operations across commercial, employment/HR, corporate administration, privacy, and intellectual property matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (including SaaS, service, and vendor agreements), and advise internal teams on legal positions and risks to support business decisions.
• Advise HR on personnel matters, including employment terms, contractor engagements, and offboarding; draft HR-related agreements and documents (including employment and contractor agreements).
• Handle corporate housekeeping, including drafting and filing corporate documents in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and maintaining organized records of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, templates, and policies to streamline legal operations; stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments relevant to the business.
• Support technical and security teams on privacy and technology matters as needed, including reviewing Data Processing Agreements and Security Addenda.
• Review NDAs and track key contract obligations, renewals, and deadlines to ensure timely action.
• Maintain oversight of intellectual property matters and coordinate with external counsel on IP filings, renewals, and related items.
• Communicate with clients and third-party service providers on legal matters, including contract negotiations and related queries.
• Support internal teams in responding to RFPs and client due diligence questionnaires, including reviewing legal and compliance sections and providing legal positions.
• Collaborate with Legal Counsel, internal teams, and external counsel; support other legal tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Legal degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Assistant, Legal Officer, Paralegal, or similar role.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Physically based in the Philippines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a tech company.
• Being qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (e.g., passed the Philippine Bar Examination).
• Experience in commercial contracts, corporate housekeeping, or employment matters.
• Litigation or corporate practice experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Performance bonus
• Flexible leave
• Company activities and events
• Learning and development plan

Location

• Philippines (physically based)
• 100% remote