[Hiring] Legal Counsel @CoverGo

Role Description

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, such as SaaS, service, and vendor agreements, and advise internal teams on legal positions and risks to support business decisions.

• Advise HR on CoverGo personnel matters, such as employment terms, contractor engagements, and offboarding, and 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, and stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments relevant to CoverGo's business.
• Support the technical and security teams on privacy and technology matters as needed, including the review of Data Processing Agreements and Security Addenda.
• Review NDAs and track key contract obligations, renewals, and deadlines to ensure timely action.
• Keep track of CoverGo's intellectual property, and coordinate with external counsel on IP filings, renewals, and related matters.
• Communicate with clients and third-party service providers on legal matters, including contract negotiations and queries.
• Support internal teams in responding to RFPs and client due diligence questionnaires, including reviewing legal and compliance sections and providing CoverGo's legal positions.
• Collaborate with the Legal Counsel, internal teams, and external counsel, and support other legal tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a legal degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Assistant, Legal Officer, Paralegal, or similar role.
• Experience in a tech company is a plus.
• Being qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction is an advantage (e.g., passed the Philippine Bar Examination).
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts.
• Experience in commercial contracts, corporate housekeeping, or employment matters is a major advantage.
• 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, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Litigation or corporate practice experience is an advantage.
• Physically based in the Philippines.

Benefits

• Flexible Leave.
• International Environment.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Performance Bonus.
• Company activities and events.
• Learning and development plan.