Junior Paralegal

Job Overview

We are looking for detail oriented Junior Paralegal / Legal Contracts Coordinator to join our regional organization. This role is critical in navigating the complexities of international business transactions and legal compliance. The position involves supporting the formation, maintenance, and compliance of entities operating across different jurisdictions in Asia, including handling related tax matters. The candidate will report to our Paralegal in Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Administration

• Perform first-level review of client contracts, NDAs, confidentiality agreements, sub-consultancy agreements and service agreements.
• Identify key commercial terms
• Flag unusual risk, liability, indemnity, insurance, intellectual property, and payment terms for escalation to Paralegal.
• Prepare contract review summaries and risk assessment.
• Manage contract review workflow and other contract review management platforms.
• Track contract status, approvals, and execution requirements.
• Maintain contract registers and document repositories.

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Ensure executed agreements are correctly filed and indexed.
• Monitor contract expiry dates, renewal periods, notice requirements, and key obligations.
• Support the maintenance of contract templates and clause libraries.
• Coordinate contract execution and signature collection processes.

Legal & Corporate Administration

• Maintain company corporate records and entity information.
• Assist with director and shareholder documentation.
• Support statutory filing activities by coordinating with local corporate secretaries.
• Organise legal documents and governance records.

Research & Compliance Support

• Conduct legal and regulatory research as requested.
• Assist with gathering information for employment, commercial, compliance, and governance matters.
• Prepare briefing notes and research summaries.
• Support internal compliance initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and vice versa.
• Proactive and solution-oriented in supporting regional initiatives.

Education & Experience

• A law degree (LLB or LLM) Legal Studies, Business Law,or relevant paralegal qualification
• Min 2 years of experience as a corporate paralegal or in a similar role, particularly with international or cross-border transactions especially within the APAC region.
• Good understanding of corporate law, tax law, and regulatory compliance in various countries within the APAC region.
• Fluency in English

Pay: Php30,000.00 - Php40,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Makati