August 99 Paralegal

Paralegal | Onsite

August 99

Negotiable[面议]

现场办公 - 帕西格1-3年经验本科全职

职位描述

We are looking for a talented paralegal who will support in-house legal counsel for a focus on business registration services. August 99 is a startup incubator. Its sister company, Loft Spaces, provides business services. This role will help businesses and startups register, operate, and renew business licenses, permits, and contracts in Metro Manila.

You will be involved in the documentation for partnerships and legal transactions. Your main goal is to ensure that all documents are in order, checklists are completed, and comply with government requirements.

Your Responsibilities

Preparing and or assisting in drafting of corporate legal documents such as affidavits, contract, memoranda, and other corporate documents
Coordinate with government agencies and Legal Counsel for legal/litigation/compliance matters
Administer business permit registration for sole proprietorship, domestic and foreign corporations
Draft and file court and legal documents, such as, but not limited to, memorandum of agreement, non-disclosure and data sharing agreements, company policies
Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles
Assist the Executives or Finance Manager in securing government permits and licenses, registration of companies with SEC and BIR and coordinate with lawyers regarding corporate and litigation matters
Responsible for the timely submission of all legal documents and regulatory compliance requirements
Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations
Evaluate new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors
Assist in representing the company in legal proceedings
Assist in overseeing the company’s policy and position on legal matters

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree preferably Political Science or Legal Management OR equivalent experience
Preferably 1-2 years working experience as Legal Assistant or Paralegal
Must have experience in business permit registration for sole proprietorship, domestic and foreign corporations.
With background in legal, notarial department/government office
Knowledgeable of Obligations and Contracts, Labor Law and Data Privacy Law and a high level of research skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Must be able to adapt in a fast-paced working environment working with multiple clients at a time