Woolf University Malta is hiring a
Legal Specialist

Summary

The Legal Specialist will be responsible for corporate compliance, contract lifecycle management, and patent filing management. This is a remote role based out of the Philippines with required working hours overlap with USA Pacific business hours of at least 4 hours. The ideal candidate should have an LLB/JD or LLM/ML degree, 4-6 years of experience in contract lifecycle management, extensive knowledge of and experience in US Corporate Law, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• LLB/JD or LLM/ML degree
• 4-6 years of experience in contract lifecycle management (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in US Corporate Law
• High integrity, excellent judgment
• Demonstrated experience in contract management and negotiation, legal drafting, contract review, corporate law, providing legal advice, and audit management
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability in negotiation and client-facing interactions
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, but understands when it's necessary to sync with CEO/outside counsel before making a final judgement call
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and deliverables

Responsibilities

• Take progressive ownership over the entire contract lifecycle from initial drafting to execution, ensuring compliance with Woolf standards and alignment with stakeholders
• Manage corporate compliance, maintaining accurate corporate records, and supporting state compliance checks and accreditation processes
• Collaborate with the CEO and outside counsel to provide legal advice on deal structuring, contract negotiations, and regulatory requirements
• Drive patent and trademark registration management, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Develop and implement efficient processes for contract management and legal operations, identifying areas for improvement
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to support Woolf’s educational initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with patent filing and trademark registration
• Previous experience with accreditation regulation or demonstrated passion for higher education/edtech
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth tech startups

Benefits

• Flexible PTO and working hours
• Work from Home
• Laptop
• Annual compensation: $20,000 to $35,000 (based on requirements match)