Junior Legal Counsel, Legal Assistant

Summary

Join TransferMate, a global payments provider, as a Junior Legal Counsel/Legal Assistant based remotely in the Philippines. This role involves handling corporate compliance, streamlining contract management, providing legal support, reviewing and drafting contracts, identifying regulatory risks, and supervising outside counsel. The ideal candidate will be a member of the Philippine Bar or hold a law degree, with preferred experience in contract review, corporate maintenance, and the Fintech industry. TransferMate offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, hybrid working, flexible hours, and parental leave.

Requirements

Member of the Philippine Bar (new Bar passers are welcome to apply) or Holder of a degree in law from an accredited university (LL.B or J.D.)

Responsibilities

• Handle compliance of corporate maintenance requirements, including when necessary, assisting with corporate secretarial duties
• Monitor and streamline the contract management process of the organization
• Provide advice and legal support on a variety of legal/regulatory issues
• Review and draft licensing, development, and partnership contracts
• Identify, analyze, and communicate regulatory risks across the business
• Supervise outside counsel as required
• Assist the Legal Counsel and Head of Legal as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with contract review and drafting
• Previous experience with corporate maintenance, drafting of Board Meeting Minutes, and corporate housekeeping
• Interest or previous experience with the payment systems/Fintech industry
• Ability to handle corporate and commercial issues in a global environment

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave and additional days per length of service
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Compassionate leave