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Job Description:This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your Legal support expertise and build your career within a collaborative organization that is expanding its presence in the Philippines.Company ProfileOur client is a global leader in shipping and logistics technology, providing e-commerce businesses, online sellers, and enterprises with innovative shipping solutions. The company offers a suite of software tools that streamline order fulfillment, optimize shipping rates, and enhance delivery efficiency. Headquartered in the U.S., our client operates internationally, supporting merchants with scalable, data-driven solutions tailored to the evolving demands of global e-commerce.Our client's global legal team is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support commercial contract review and managing the CLM system. This role involves reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing contracts to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and uphold the company's interests. In addition, this role will support the legal team in other departmental projects and legal operations improvements. The role will report to a Senior Corporate Counsel in the US.Duties and Responsibilities:Review and negotiate commercial contracts
Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms, ensuring alignment with company guidelines, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Identify potential contract language risks that may require escalation
Negotiate vendor contracts, NDAs, amendments, schedules, and other legal documents using established templates and guidelines with minimal oversight
Provide timely and effective communication to all stakeholders regarding contract status, performance, and any potential issues
Maintain the contract repository and manage the day-to-day contract administration
Provide support through all phases of the contract lifecycle, including the signing and filing process
Maintain electronic filing structure for contracts so that documents are accessible, accurate, and up to date
Support efforts to organise, manage, and access legal documents and records
Review, update, and maintain templates, corporate forms, and online terms of service
Identify, design, and implement operational processes to increase efficiency and filing consistency
Assist with requests for information from internal stakeholders and external parties, such as auditors, regulators, partners, customers, and vendors
Advise on Philippines legal matters
Oversee employment law compliance and HR legal matters in the Philippines
Manage business registration and regulatory filings for Philippines operations
Draft and maintain internal policies tailored to the Philippines business unit
Support insurance procurement and compliance in the Philippines
Manage external counsel as needed
Other legal department support
Work on other legal department projects as necessary, including assisting with routine corporate governance and licensing filings
Maintain and enhance legal department tools, including intranet sites, templates, and workflow systems
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across legal operations
Requirements:Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Senior Paralegal Professionals that have strong contract review experience in an International Technology are welcome to apply
Licensed to practice law in the Philippines, good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel roles
Strong background in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts (vendor, client, NDAs, amendments, schedules)
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal operations tools preferred
Knowledge of employment law, corporate registration, and regulatory compliance in the Philippines
Ability to manage external counsel and oversee legal matters across multiple practice areas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities
Detail-oriented with the ability to identify legal and contractual risks and propose solutions
Comfortable working with global teams and aligning local requirements with international standards
Strong organisational skills with experience in process improvement and document management
Job Type: PermanentEmployment Type: Full-timeSchedule: Monday to Friday 8AM - 5PM (Philippine Standard Time)Location: Full-onsite (BGC, Taguig)Industry: Software Development
Manila Recruitment

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time