Paralegal

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to provide essential legal and administrative support to the Senior Legal Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer. This role involves assisting in a wide range of legal functions including contract management, compliance monitoring, legal research, corporate governance, and regulatory filings. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has a solid understanding of legal procedures and corporate regulations, and is capable of handling sensitive information with discretion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Legal Support & Research:

·       Assist with legal research on corporate, labor, immigration, tax, and regulatory issues.

·       Summarize legal documents, jurisprudence, and regulations for internal use.

2.     Contract Management

·        Assist in drafting, reviewing, and formatting contracts, NDAs, and internal agreements under the supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel.

·        Maintain an organized contract database and monitor contract lifecycle timelines.

3.     Compliance Assistance

·        Support the implementation and monitoring of the company’s compliance program.

·        Help document and report compliance breaches and assist with internal investigations.

·        Ensure filing and maintenance of compliance-related documentation and procedures.

4.     Corporate & Regulatory Affairs

·        Prepare and maintain corporate documents and assist with filings to government and regulatory agencies (e.g., SEC, BIR, PEZA, DOLE, PAGCOR).

·        Coordinate with external counsel, consultants, and regulatory bodies as needed.

5.     Cross-Functional Collaboration

·        Work closely with all Business Units to ensure legal and compliance alignment across departments.

·        Assist in preparing internal legal memos, policy documents, and compliance training materials. 

6.     Administrative Legal Tasks

·        Maintain legal files and internal records (digital and physical).

·        Schedule meetings, hearings, and compliance briefings.

·        Handle routine correspondence and document processing for legal matters.

JOB COMPETENCIES/ SPECIFICATIONS

1.     Minimum of 3 years of experience providing legal support in corporate law, labor law, litigation, or regulatory compliance.

2.     Proficient in legal research, contract review, and regulatory compliance support, with a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation.

3.     Demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into practical business processes and administrative support tools.

4.     Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision.

5.     Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across departments.

6.     Maintains a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive legal and corporate matters.

7.     Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in document management, compliance tracking, and legal filing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1.     Full-time, office-based position.

2.     Occasional travel may be required for meetings with regulatory bodies, clients, or legal proceedings.