About You  

Do you work well under pressure, prioritize tasks effortlessly, and deliver work with high-quality? Do you appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with diverse leaders and learn from their unique styles? Are you keen to work for a purpose-driven company supporting key leaders and a fun and dedicated team of analysts in ESG Research and Business Information Research? 

If your answer is YES- this might be the perfect role for you! 

Your Responsibilities  

In this position you will report to the Head of ESG Research and share your time between supporting the Head of ESG Research and the Head of Business Information Research, and their administrative needs. In particular you will: 

• Be curious about the existing processes and keen to improve the overall running of the respective business units by proactively taking responsibility for some of the administrative tasks handled by the Heads and Team Leads.  

• Act as an impeccable note-taker and agenda coordinator to the Business Information Research Council, ESG Research Council, and other relevant meetings as determined by the Heads.  

• Manage appointments and schedules and organize domestic and international travel arrangements 

• Collate and prepare internal and external presentations and documentation 

• Organize social events and team building activities locally and abroad, including sourcing suppliers and keeping overview of budgets, including coordinating with other offices and HR & Finance as needed.   

Are you a master of details with a passion for organization and making an impact? As our Legal & Regulatory Administrative Assistant, you’ll be the backbone of our global legal operations, ensuring everything runs seamlessly. Reporting to our Senior Counsel in the Philippines, you’ll take charge of contracts, safeguard intellectual property, manage corporate filings, and keep us aligned with regulatory requirements worldwide. You’ll also become our contract tool expert and create systems that empower the entire team. If you love connecting the dots, solving puzzles, and being a trusted partner in a dynamic environment, we’d love to have you on board!

What you’ll be doing:  

Contract Tracking and Management; Maintenance and Management of CLM Tool 

• Maintains and manages the contract lifecycle management tool (CLM) of Balsam Brands, including: Configuring and managing workflows; Managing contract and legal request data; Generating reports and analyzing data; Understanding and managing integrations with other business systems; and Understanding and exploring the potential of AI and machine learning within the CLM platform. 

• Maintains and tracks all contracts to which Balsam Brands is party. 

• Handles, safeguards, and maintains legal forms database for internal use. 

Intellectual Property Tracking and Management 

• Tracks and administers trademark, copyright, and patent portfolios in conjunction with General Counsel and outside intellectual property counsel.  

• Reports intellectual property infringement and coordinates with external vendors and external counsel in protecting the intellectual property rights of Balsam Brands.  

• Provides advice to internal teams on proper trademark usage across websites and other creative assets.  

• Reviews proposed product names and descriptions to ensure non-infringement of existing registered marks. 

Domain Name Management 

• Tracks and administers Balsam Brands’ domain portfolio and coordinates with Balsam Brands’ external domain management provider. 

Internal Knowledgebase Management 

• Maintains templates, checklists, FAQs, best practices, and other resources for common legal tasks and queries.  

• Ensures the up-to-date nature of all information within the knowledge base.  

• Improves knowledge base accessibility and usability, such as by organizing and categorizing information for easy retrieval. 

Corporate Filings and Registrations 

• Administers and maintains corporate, regulatory, and some tax filings and registrations in a variety of U.S. (and some non-U.S.) jurisdictions, including annual renewals.  

• Conducts basic research on U.S. federal and state laws, as well as the laws of other countries, to determine tax registration and filing obligations. 

Basic Legal and Market Research 

• Performs basic legal research, analyzes information, summarizes findings accurately, and responds to various queries regarding the same.  

• Provides insight into best and common industry practices by benchmarking similar businesses concerning, among others, marketing and advertising, sustainability, and data privacy. 

General Functions 

• Manages sensitive and confidential matters like corporate structure, internal legal matters, and organizational changes. 

• Assists in the regulatory obligations of Balsam Brands. 

• Assists and provides efficient day-to-day operation of the company’s legal functions. 

Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

What we’re looking for:  

• College graduate of any course, preferably with background in legal work.  

• Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and summarize findings concisely. 

• Excellent written and verbal English communication and interpersonal skills are paramount. This includes drafting correspondence (emails, letters) and effectively communicating with foreign counterparts, government agencies, and vendors, and taking accurate meeting minutes. 

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Project management skills. 

• Meticulous attention to detail is crucial. 

• Ability and desire for continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies.  

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and other relevant software. 

• Ability to identify and analyze problems, troubleshoot technical issues, and find effective solutions independently and proactively. 

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively. 

• Ability to have phone/web conference calls in early morning or late evening with foreign counterparts, partners/vendors, and where needed. 

Nice to have: 

• Experience conducting legal research. 

• Experience in importing, exporting, and managing data within a system, as well as the ability to understand data structures, APIs, and integrations with other business systems.

Location: The Legal & Regulatory Administrative Assistant position is a work-from-home position for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Tarlac areas only.

Our must-haves:

• Must be open to joining some face-to-face gatherings, like our monthly functional meetings and quarterly teamwide events.
• Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
• Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber or Broadband connection (not mobile or broadband stick) as the primary internet connection with a minimum actual speed of 10MBPS.
• Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed, if primary connection becomes spotty.

Status: This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

Hardware Provision: Company-issued Laptop will be provided on the first day.

At Balsam International, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, this includes:

• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid Leaves. We use time off to rest, go on vacation, or just sleep in! Our paid time off is flexible to our needs.
• Internet Subsidy. With internet allowance, we are set up for success.
• Healthcare Coverage (+ 2 dependents). We worry less about rising medical costs with flexible quality healthcare benefits.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Benefit. We make sure parents are supported while they navigate work and family life.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit. Our professional and personal development are fully supported. Whether it be online courses, workshops or books!
• Mental Health Support. We manage work and life's challenges through Mental Health Day breaks, 24/7 professional counselling, and curated webinars.
• Company Incentive. An additional cash-based perk for all our Brandits based on company's performance.
• Meeting & Team Building Allowance. Happy tummies make our meetings more fun and productive!
• Shutdown Week. We can spend more time on things that matter with an additional one week paid time off on top of paid leaves.
• Volunteer Time Off. With two paid days off, we are able to volunteer for advocacies we believe in.
• Bereavement Leave. We get additional paid leaves when a loved one passes to grieve and provide immediate support to our families.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled professional who provides administrative support to executives and senior management. The administrative assistant will handle various tasks, such as managing schedules, handling correspondence, organizing meetings, facilitating the expense reimbursement of the General Managers, maintaining records, and ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the organization.

• Act as the point of contact between the executives and internal and external clients
• Support the employees by facilitating expense reimbursements
• Undertake the tasks of receiving calls, taking messages and routing correspondence
• Handle requests and queries appropriately
• Maintain diary, arrange meetings and appointments and provide reminders
• Make travel arrangements
• Take dictation and minutes and accurately enter data
• Produce reports, presentations and briefs
• Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system

What you will do?

Marketing Project Activity Coordination:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and tracking of marketing activities, including completion of documents for internal approval and monitoring of activity milestones.
• Processes accreditation of vendors and hotels to be utilized in marketing activities and in coordination with Sales and Administration Assistant for proper maintenance.
• Manage travel arrangements (flights, transfers, and hotel accommodations) for target customers.
• Coordinate with distributors, vendors and marketing teams to ensure timely execution of marketing projects.
• Monitor and report on the progress and effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
• Manage communications with external partners, including vendors and healthcare professionals.
• Prepare service agreements and sponsorship contracts of HCPs to be duly signed by nominated signatories within prescribed timelines.
• Prepare payment requests for all marketing related activities, e.g. payment for services, billing statements from vendors, with attached supporting documents to be provided by the KAM and to be submitted to Finance within the prescribed timelines.
• Ad hoc logistics support during marketing activities and meetings as needed.
• Monitors consumption reports and expenses related to marketing activities against budget.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of marketing materials, brochures, and samples

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate records of marketing activities, including contact lists, distribution logs, and feedback from HCPs.
• Support data entry and management of customer relationship management (CRM) systems related to marketing activities for liquidation purposes.

Compliance and Document Management:

• Ensure all marketing activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to marketing campaigns, including contracts, invoices, and expense reports.
• Receive and route documents to their recipients.
• Communicate with all concerned parties reports on document monitoring.
• Safekeep and monitor contracts related to marketing activities, such as service agreements of HCPs and contracts from vendors, etc.

Primary Responsibility:

• Job Order/Records/Sample management
• Inspection/Test report generation.
• Invoice sending and dispatching
• PR/PO processing and monitoring for office/operational supplies, travel, utilities, third parties, accommodation, etc.

Specific Responsibility:

Receiving:

• Handles receiving of incoming samples and ensures samples are inspected, sorted, and stored in a suitable storage condition.
• Records, checks, and assess the quantity and sufficiency of samples against testing requirement.
• Records and checks the quality and integrity of samples and coordinates client and sales for any discrepancy and defects.
• Ensures samples received are checked against relevant documents such as but not limited to Proposal, P.O., Request for Analysis form etc.
• Registers samples in the system and must ensure all relevant information such as client special instructions are captured accordingly.
• Sends generated claim stub to client after registration.
• Endorses samples and documents like Job Instruction, Work Sheets and other relevant documents to laboratory.
• Scans and uploads documents to dedicated Sharepoint site.

Reporting:

• Generates and sends complete final tests and inspection reports to client.
• Ensures details are correct and client special instructions are captured accordingly before sending of final reports to client.
• Maintain documents and files/keeps them on corresponding job folders and/or prepare documentation for archiving.
• Ensures records and monitoring are up to date.

Dispatching:

• §  Prepares and dispatches document package (Certificate/LTR, Invoice, Proposal, Letter, etc.) with approved results or reports through appropriate means (by fax, mail, courier, or delivery).
• §  Ensures correctness of recipients’ details and parcel’s content to avoid erroneous dispatching.
• §  Monitors and tracks the parcel’s location and update the monitoring in a timely manner.
• §  Ensures delivery receipts are scanned, compiled, and uploaded in the designated Sharepoint.
• §  Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goal or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior
• §  Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:
  • Demonstrates strong obligation to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE
  • Perform appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace
  • Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements
  • Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements
  • Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior
  • Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines
  •  Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
  • Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management
  • fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System
  • Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations

OTX Project Activity Coordination:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and tracking of OTX activities, including completion of documents for internal approval and monitoring of activity milestones.
• Processes accreditation of vendors and hotels to be utilized in OTX activities and in coordination with Sales and Administration Assistant for proper maintenance.
• Manage travel arrangements (flights, transfers, and hotel accommodations) for target customers.
• Coordinate with distributor, vendors and marketing teams to ensure timely execution of OTX projects.
• Monitor and report on the progress and effectiveness of OTX campaigns.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
• Manage communications with external partners, including vendors and healthcare professionals.
• Prepare service agreements and sponsorship contracts of HCPs to be duly signed by nominated signatories within prescribed timelines.
• Prepare payment requests for all OTX related activities, e.g. payment for services, billing statements from vendors, with attached supporting documents to be provided by the KAM and to be submitted to Finance within the prescribed timelines.
• Ad hoc logistics support during OTX activities and meetings as needed.
• Monitors consumption reports and expenses related to OTX activities against budget.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of marketing materials, brochures, and samples.

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate records of OTX activities, including contact lists, distribution logs, and feedback from HCPs.
• Support data entry and management of customer relationship management (CRM) systems related to OTX activities for liquidation purposes.

Compliance and Document Management:

• Ensure all OTX activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to OTX campaigns, including contracts, invoices, and expense reports.
• Receive and route documents to their recipients.
• Communicate with all concerned parties reports on document monitoring.
• Safekeep and monitor contracts related to OTX activities, such as service agreements of HCPs and contracts from vendors, etc.

Primary Responsibility:

• Job Order/Records/Sample management
• Inspection/Test report generation.
• Invoice sending and dispatching
• PR/PO processing and monitoring for office/operational supplies, travel, utilities, third parties, accommodation, etc.

Specific Responsibility:

Receiving:

• Handles receiving of incoming samples and ensures samples are inspected, sorted, and stored in a suitable storage condition.
• Records, checks, and assess the quantity and sufficiency of samples against testing requirement.
• Records and checks the quality and integrity of samples and coordinates client and sales for any discrepancy and defects.
• Ensures samples received are checked against relevant documents such as but not limited to Proposal, P.O., Request for Analysis form etc.
• Registers samples in the system and must ensure all relevant information such as client special instructions are captured accordingly.
• Sends generated claim stub to client after registration.
• Endorses samples and documents like Job Instruction, Work Sheets and other relevant documents to laboratory.
• Scans and uploads documents to dedicated Sharepoint site.

Reporting:

• Generates and sends complete final tests and inspection reports to client.
• Ensures details are correct and client special instructions are captured accordingly before sending of final reports to client.
• Maintain documents and files/keeps them on corresponding job folders and/or prepare documentation for archiving.
• Ensures records and monitoring are up to date.

Dispatching:

• §  Prepares and dispatches document package (Certificate/LTR, Invoice, Proposal, Letter, etc.) with approved results or reports through appropriate means (by fax, mail, courier, or delivery).
• §  Ensures correctness of recipients’ details and parcel’s content to avoid erroneous dispatching.
• §  Monitors and tracks the parcel’s location and update the monitoring in a timely manner.
• §  Ensures delivery receipts are scanned, compiled, and uploaded in the designated Sharepoint.
• §  Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goal or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior
• §  Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:
  • Demonstrates strong obligation to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE
  • Perform appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace
  • Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements
  • Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements
  • Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior
  • Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines
  •  Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
  • Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management
  • fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System
  • Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations

As a General Administrative Assistant you will perform clerical tasks, answer calls, and sort mail. Other duties will include assisting office managers and executives with preparing documents, organizing files, managing existing documents, and generally keeping the day organized, tidy, and running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Manage administrative tasks efficiently to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
• Utilize HubSpot and other tools to organize, analyze, and present data.
• Create insightful recommendations based on data interpretation.
• Foster a sense of accountability and teamwork within the team.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Follow through on assignments and projects to completion.
• Perform screen monitoring and meticulously analyze findings for a diverse group of 50+ individuals.
• Review screens to ensure compliance and efficiency, contributing to the overall operational effectiveness.
• Undertake general administrative tasks to support the smooth functioning of daily operations.

1. Proficient in HubSpot, MS Office, and other reporting/presentation software is a must
2. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful analysis.
3. Accuracy and detail-oriented mindset.
4. Proven track record of creating recommendations based on data interpretation.
5. Effective team layer, fostering accountability and collaboration.
6. Exceptional follow-through skills to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
8. Willing to work on the Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) schedule. (Equivalent to a graveyard shift in the Philippines)
9. Own Laptop or Desktop (8GB RAM, Core i5 or above with Microsoft Office) and an internet connection of at least 10 Mbps

JOB DESCRIPTION

We believe that clothes — and how you make them — can make a difference.

Since 1853, we’ve been obsessed with innovation to meet people’s needs. We invented the first blue jean. And we reinvented khaki pants. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do.

A company doesn’t last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values.

We employ more than 17,000 people around the world – supporting great brands, including Levi’s®, Dockers® and Denizen®. Our employees are committed to innovation, creativity and collaboration. Put simply, if you’re looking for a new opportunity, this is a great place to grow your career.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team and support the Sr. Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial and Growth Office (CFGO). It is necessary that you enjoy providing professional and personal support, managing diverse responsibilities with humor, enjoys making decisions, has a passion to learn, and shares our core values. We lead by example, own the results, win with people (that would be you!), consumer at the core, embrace a growth mindset, and move fast. If you are someone who is flexible and enjoys an ever-changing corporate environment then this role should provide you with your chance to showcase your previously acquired skills. This position will report to the Senior Executive Assistant to the CFGO and will be based in Manila, Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Act as local administrative support for CFGO and his team in market.

• Support the Sr. Executive Assistant with all personal and professional tasks and assignments for the CFGO

• Act as main point of contact for CFGO outside of San Francisco business hours and while CFO is traveling in market.

• Communicate with other corporate groups on administrative issues.

• Excellent management and maintenance of multiple confidential schedules; coordinate professional and personal travel as-needed

• Meeting/internal event planning inclusive of set-up and breakdown, catering, and a variety of logistical activities, such as meeting room planning

• Handle information requests

• Perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls and processing expenses

• Track and order office supplies

• Handle and track accounting documents and work with budget information

• Maintain business documents using software applications

• Masterfully meet all expected deadlines (or earlier!)

• Thoroughly understand the activities and goals within the department

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as the most efficient administrative assistant in the office

• Expert knowledge and proficiency with Outlook , Microsoft Suite, and Concur required

• Prior personal assistant work experience is a plus

• Service oriented with the ability to adjust priorities as needed

• Enjoy a role with varied job responsibilities

• High attention to detail

• Experience working directly with senior level leaders

• Enjoy learning new computer programs quickly

• You have an energetic, positive, helpful demeanor and a passion and interest in LS & Co.

• Ability to work from office in Manila

• Flexible schedule and overtime required; early mornings or late evenings and weekend work will be necessary at times

LOCATION

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

We are seeking an adaptable and highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide critical support to the Executive Team at our dynamic tech startup. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is enthusiastic about tackling a wide range of tasks that vary week by week. Responsibilities may range from managing email correspondence and candidate pipelines to assisting with marketing campaigns, liaising with vendors for events, handling spreadsheets, preparing presentations, and taking comprehensive notes during meetings. The ability to seamlessly shift between these diverse duties, while maintaining efficiency and attention to detail, is key to our team's success.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and respond to email correspondence efficiently, ensuring professionalism and timely communication.

- Oversee candidate pipelines, coordinating closely with the People Operations team to facilitate recruitment processes.

- Provide support for marketing initiatives, including campaign assistance and vendor communication for events.

- Execute administrative tasks such as spreadsheet management, presentation preparation, and meticulous note-taking in meetings.

- Quickly adapt to weekly changes in responsibilities, embracing the variety from people operations to event planning and beyond.

Skills and Qualifications:

- A strong sense of curiosity and a genuine interest in engaging with diverse tasks across different areas.

- Rapid learning ability, with the agility to adopt new tools and processes effortlessly to suit evolving responsibilities.

- An enthusiasm for undertaking a variety of tasks, with a flexible attitude towards constantly shifting responsibilities.

- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, capable of managing a variety of tasks without compromising on attention to detail.

- Experience with applicant tracking software such as Workable, enhancing recruitment efforts and streamlining candidate management.

- Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for creating engaging content, managing data, and preparing impactful presentations.

- Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools like Confluence and Jira, facilitating effective team communication and project tracking.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, ensuring clear and effective interactions across all levels of the organization.

- A proactive approach to problem-solving, ready to tackle new challenges and devise creative solutions on the fly.

Salary: USD$ 5 - USD $8 / h

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied workload, thrives on learning and developing new skills, and is excited by the opportunity to make significant contributions across multiple areas of a tech startup's operations. If you are passionate about staying organized, relish the challenge of rapidly changing priorities, and are eager to grow with a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

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