Total 11 Full-time legal job vacancies in Makati City

The Legal Delivery Team is the engine room of DBC Philippines. Providing scalable, quality conveyancing support and services to buyers and sellers across the retail residential market, the Legal Delivery team works across all states in Australia and includes a large team of operational specialists in the Philippines.

Working as part of a team providing service and support to customers who are buying or selling a residential property in Australia by answering their queries, preparing the required documents and completing the generation of the contract draft you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the key customer contact for either the buyer or seller, providing guidance, updates and directions proactively and responsively
• Data entry and drafting the contract according to our standard procedure
• Reviewing, collating and preparing legal documentation with a high attention to detail within fixed external deadlines
• Partnering with Lawyers and other support teams in Australia to escalate complex queries and for final review of customers documentation
• Coordinating with external stakeholders such as banks, local councils or the other parties conveyancer
• Calculating fees, taxes and other financial assessments relevant to property settlement for review

• Provide general legal support to the business operations of the Company, in close collaboration with the global legal team and the business.
• Draft a broad range of customer contracts relevant to the industry and support templates regular reviews.
• Drive standardization and processes optimization.
• Perform analysis on customer contracts for management info and control. 
• Support developing and delivering awareness trainings.
• Maintain documents repository always up-to-date.

The key accountabilities are, but not limited to:

• Drafting and negotiating client / agency agreements, letter of intent, memorandum of understanding, NDAs etc.
• Dispute management and resolution
• Supervising external lawyers on litigation and company secretarial functions
• Corporate secretarial services
• Advising on compliance with advertising standards and regulations
• Advising on copy clearance and general clearance of advertising and promotion materials, social media campaigns and developing guidelines
• Advising on intellectual property rights (IPR), and protection of IPR
• Advising on agreements with artists, freelancers, photographers, animators and other third parties and carrying out negotiations with such third parties
• Reviewing and negotiating media buying agreements and other standard terms and conditions of business
• Advice in relation to licensing of third party information and data systems
• Reviewing and negotiating technology development and digital marketing agreements
• Advising on data protection compliance, data security and standard terms and conditions of website use
• Advising on third party license agreements and content contribution
• Updating all business departments on changes in the law which might impact business
• Advising on employment matters, employment disputes and non-voluntary terminations
• Formulating policies and processes to minimise company’s risk
• Updating of all commercial and employment templates
• Conducting out trainings
• Implementing and carrying out the group’s anti-corruption program
• Ad hoc projects as required

Job Description

In this Communications Manager role, your responsibilities would be focused on internal communications for the Legal Compliance Risk and Assurance area (LCRA) as well as administrative support tasks for the General Counsel. You will be working closely with the Head of Internal Communications and supporting with internal communications matters for the LCRA business area – such as town halls, newsletters, blogs - with the aim to translate LCRA updates into engaging messages for our global colleague audience and cascading company-wide messages for LCRA colleagues. The role also supports the General Counsel with the preparation of messaging and content for key meetings, in addition to the logistics and tracking of actions. As part of your work, you will also accompany internal projects of the LCRA team, perform administrative project activities and prepare the presentation of project results.

You would be part of the LCRA team based in Manila and aligned with the Internal Communications team led from Zurich.

Your key tasks 

• Support the General Counsel with regular communications within his business area
• Draft, review and edit communications in line with our style guide
• Ensure content is aligned with overarching business objectives
• Become a trusted advisor to the General Counsel on communication topics
• Create newsletter and email templates according to our brand guidelines
• Organize meetings and support with agenda creation, minute taking and action tracking
• Perform administrative project activities and prepare the presentation of project results
• Coordinate ongoing maintenance of the LCRA SharePoint site
• Provide guidance and support to the General Counsel to ensure company-wide change and engagement initiatives are landed successfully with LCRA colleagues

We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Associate Legal Assistant to join our team in Pasay City, Philippines. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality services to our business clients. The work will focus primarily on contract management operations, such as archiving contracts in Microsoft Dynamics, responding to requests for copies of contracts from lawyers and other stakeholders, and working with members of the legal and account teams to ensure the contracts being archived have all the required documents and profile information.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintaining an organized and up-to-date contract database using Microsoft Dynamics.

• Assist with extraction of attributes from intake forms and contracts, and performing basic administrative tasks including data entry.

• Work closely with legal teams, client contract management (CCM), and account teams to ensure all contracts being archived are complete.

• Respond promptly to requests for copies of contracts from lawyers and other stakeholders.

• Utilize available approved tools, such as Copilot & Visa secure ChatGPT to extract attributes from contracts for proper archiving.

• Support cross-functional teams to improve and streamline the contract archiving process.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Pasay City, Philippines. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality services to our business clients. The work will focus primarily on contract management operations, such as archiving contracts in Microsoft Dynamics, responding to requests for copies of contracts from lawyers and other stakeholders, and working with members of the legal and account teams to ensure the contracts being archived have all the required documents and profile information.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an organized and up-to-date contract database using Microsoft Dynamics.

• Work closely with legal teams, client contract management (CCM), and account teams to ensure all contracts being archived are complete and attributes being tracked are accurately entered.

• Respond promptly to requests for copies of contracts from lawyers and other stakeholders.

• Utilize available approved tools, such as Copilot & Visa secure ChatGPT to extract attributes from contracts for proper archiving.

• Collaborate with other team members to improve and streamline the contract archiving process.

• Report metrics such as volumes monthly or as requested.

• Assist with tracking variances and/or exceptions and reporting such variances and/or exceptions monthly or as requested.

• Provide guidance and support to junior legal assistant.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

The Legal Delivery Team is the engine room of DBC Philippines. Providing scalable, quality conveyancing support and services to buyers and sellers across the retail residential market, the Legal Delivery team works across all states in Australia and includes a large team of operational specialists in the Philippines.

Working as part of a team providing service and support to customers who are buying or selling a residential property in Australia by answering their queries, preparing the required documents and completing the generation of the contract draft you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the key customer contact for either the buyer or seller, providing guidance, updates and directions proactively and responsively
• Data entry and drafting the contract according to our standard procedure
• Reviewing, collating and preparing legal documentation with a high attention to detail within fixed external deadlines
• Partnering with Lawyers and other support teams in Australia to escalate complex queries and for final review of customers documentation
• Coordinating with external stakeholders such as banks, local councils or the other parties conveyancer
• Calculating fees, taxes and other financial assessments relevant to property settlement for review

Are you interested in the legal industry, and want the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere? Join our dynamic team as a Legal Administrative Assistant!

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute their administrative expertise to our thriving law office, or in offices dealing with legal documents such as real estate companies, land title offices, or the court system. These agents handle tasks such as formatting legal correspondence, and/or reviewing and proofreading outgoing documents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist lawyers with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the legal office.
• Act as a liaison with clients, witnesses, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Provide administrative support during trials, including the preparation of case briefs and summarizing depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
• Conduct investigations and perform statistical/documentary research to contribute valuable insights to legal cases.
• Locate and develop case-relevant information, type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Answer and direct phone calls, maintain contact lists, and monitor deadlines while efficiently managing the calendar.

• A highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Proven working experience as a Admin or Legal Assistant
• Computer literacy, proficiency in English, and working knowledge of case management software.
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to work and maintain patience with individuals of diverse backgrounds and professional competencies.
• Committed to maintaining integrity and confidentiality on behalf of the company, the firm, and its clients.
• Willing to work on Pacific Standard Time (PST) schedule.
• Own Laptop or Desktop (8GB RAM, Core i5 or above) with an internet connection of at least 10 Mbps.

To be considered for the role, you will need to possess the following competencies: • Excellent organisational & time management skills • The ability to work well within a team as well as autonomously • First-rate attention to detail and communication skills (both oral and written) • Proficient knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • The ability to work Mondays to Fridays onsite in our Sydney City office This is an entry level position that would be ideal for an individual who would like to become a career paralegal and has the viewpoint of committing to long term employment with the firm. You do not need to have previous legal experience or aspirations of becoming a lawyer to be considered for this position. Law students are welcome to apply but you must have a minimum 2-3 years left on your studies and be able to work full time without your studies affecting your ability to perform the work required or your attendance at work.

Join the A-Team and experience the A-Life!

As a Corporate Legal Professional at Avaloq, you will play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance and providing expert guidance on various legal matters. Your primary responsibility will be to support the legal department in handling corporate legal affairs, contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives. You will collaborate with internal teams, external counsel, and stakeholders to safeguard the company's interests while maintaining adherence to legal requirements and industry standards.

Your main responsibilities are within Corporate Governance:

• Planning and execution of all board of director meetings of the Avaloq group subsidiaries for EMEA and APAC region. This includes the audit compliance and risk committee meetings of the Avaloq Group Ltd, including strategic planning; creating agendas; inviting the appropriate attendees; reserving the meeting space and covering all possible logistical issues.
• Keeping of meeting and committee minutes. This includes the responsibility to implement all of the board's pronouncements.
• Being the point person and keeper for all corporate documents, which includes serving as a key consultant to the boards, the committee, to the executive management team but also various other departments. This also includes the maintaining of the group wide authorized signatories list and the organizational chart of the group companies.

BSA Solutions provides talent outsourcing services to small and medium-sized businesses. We offer global businesses access to highly skilled professionals from the Philippines and Malaysia, enabling global businesses to build their offshore dream teams. Our vision is to be where the best minds meet to build a community of successful companies. We help talents chart their professional career and allow our clients to focus on strategic and high-level tasks while we take care of their talent management needs. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results through our personalised services and our in-depth knowledge of the markets we serve. With BSA Solutions, you can be assured of a reliable and efficient partner in building your offshore team. 

About the Role

We seek a Legal Admin Support to join our dynamic team. 

This is a full-time, permanent position Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM – 3.00 PM. 

Office-based position in central Cebu City. 

To start as soon as possible.

• Grab the opportunity you need to do your best work, working in a dynamic environment. 
• Be part of a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, where you can showcase your unique talents and expertise to create successful outcomes for our clients. 
• Grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs. 
• Join us and connect and collaborate with the best and brightest talents, building a community of successful companies. 
• Competitive Salary Package (between 20K - 25K) + generous benefits + personalized learning and development. 

We are looking for a Legal Admin Support to work with our AU client and the team in Cebu.

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to legal and administrative staff within an Australian national firm and assisting in financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handles reception, answering of phone calls and email inquiries
• Provide administrative support to lawyers
• Assist in drafting, and reviewing documents and correspondence
• Assist in managing and organizing files/data
• Communicate and coordinate with internal teams and external clients
• Assist in data entry through Accounting Systems

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Legal Studies, or related experience.
• Experience as a legal assistant, paralegal admin, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

BSA Solutions, Inc. offers: 

• Comprehensive financial rewards and benefits that exceed market standards and the requirements of the Philippines Labor Law. 
• Comprehensive and generous HMO benefits package for you and one dependent from the start date. 

• regular professional development coaching and mentoring to help you map out your personal and professional development plan. 
• Broad selection of exciting and engaging social events to embrace as a vibrant BSA community. 
• Psychologically safe environment for you to develop your skills and talent consistent with BSA values; and 
• Frequent webcasts and discussion forums by senior leaders to obtain feedback and ideas, and genuinely interested in hearing what you have to say. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity/orientation, race, color, religion, origin, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.