95 Legal Officer jobs in the Philippines

Legal Officer job description includes a focus on drafting and reviewing legal documents, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, protecting company interests, and providing legal advice to management. Key responsibilities involve legal research, advising on policy, managing contracts, and safeguarding the company against legal risks. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, often necessitating a degree in law or a related field. Key Responsibilities

• Legal Document Management: Drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, memoranda, and other corporate documents to ensure their legal soundness and the protection of the company's interests.
• Compliance and Policy: Ensuring company operations, processes, and strategies comply with relevant local, state, federal, and international laws. This includes developing and upholding company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Legal Advice and Counsel: Providing advice to management and relevant authorities on legal matters, potential issues, and strategies to avoid risks and violations.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with new products, services, business partnerships, and transactions.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contract terms and settlements on behalf of the business to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Legal Research: Conducting legal research and analysis to stay updated on relevant laws and to resolve legal disputes.
• Liaising with External Counsel: Coordinating with outside legal counsel on various assignments and matters.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php25, Php50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid training

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Legal in Lending Industry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients' needs.

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About the Team & Business Line:

For over 75 years Citco has developed an ethos of service excellence and partnership in corporate fiduciary and administration that our clients rely upon. Through our global office network we provide a full suite of corporate administrative services to set up, administer and maintain corporate entities throughout their life cycle.

Working with our Centre of Excellence Company Secretarial Team, you will work with multinationals, corporates and private clients to provide critical support that helps them meet the increasing regulatory and compliance requirements that shape the industry.

Your Role:

• Draft and review board resolutions
• Prepare minutes for board meetings
• Assist with multi-jurisdictional incorporations
• Assist in preparation of annual statutory documents for filing
• Provide legal support for ad hoc tasks which may be required by client/s from time to time
• Directly liaise with clients for corporate secretarial related concerns
• Ensure proper time-keeping and tasks monitoring

About You:

• Must have significant experience on company secretarial services and have a legal background
• Have at least 3 years experience in a company secretarial role and handled local/ multinational corporate secretarial activities
• Strong command of the English language on both verbal and written
• Highly organized
• Analytical and a fast learner
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Our Benefits

Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree, Professional License (Passed Board/Bar/Professional License Exam) in Law or equivalent.

At least 1 Year of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

Preferably Experienced Employee specialized in Law/Legal Services

We are looking for a Legal Officer to serve as a Claims Manager and handle all complex legal matters and projects. You will ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise our company on legal rights and duties.

Description

Knowledgeable about the legal process

Ensure that the company is compliant to all relevant laws, rules, and regulations imposed by different government agencies.

Represent the company in any legal proceedings if needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php20, Php25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Legal Officer

Job Description

• Provides legal advice to Company Executives
• Prepares and reviews contracts, legal correspondence, compliance and regulatory documents for the Company
• Attends meetings and conferences before quasi-judicial and administrative bodies
• With keen interest to practice Law in a corporate set-up
• Member of the Philippine Bar in good standing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Php50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person

We are hiring a Legal Officer / Lawyer to work remotely from Manila. This role involves managing legal documentation, reviewing contracts, and supporting UK visa applications. Training will be provided for the visa-related tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review legal contracts and applications
• Handle administrative and filing tasks
• Assist with UK visa procedures (training provided)
• Liaise with internal teams for smooth legal operations

Requirements:

• 2–3 years of legal experience required
• Good understanding of contract law and application handling
• Excellent English communication skills
• Willingness to learn about UK visa processing
• Prior experience in international law is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php18, Php19,800.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your level of English proficiency?

Please take the free EF SET English test at

. After completing the test, take a screenshot of your results page (including your CEFR level), upload it to Google Drive, and make sure the file is set to "Anyone with the link can view".

• This is a full-time remote position with working hours from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM UK time (including a 1-hour break). Do you agree, and are you available to work during this schedule?

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's Degree in Legal Management, Political Science, Business Administration with paralegal certification. (Law graduate or taking up Law is a plus).

· At least 3 years of experience in a legal, compliance, or corporate governance role.

· Prior experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government regulatory office preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

· Working knowledge of corporate documents, contracts, and regulatory filings.

· Strong organizational and records management skills.

· Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

· Discretion in handling confidential information.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document filing systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office-based position with possible fieldwork or travel to government agencies or project sites.
• May be required to work extended hours during critical filing or compliance deadlines.

• Conduct thorough research on legal precedents, statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to the issue.
• Prepare legal documents such as contracts, briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Manages case files, ensuring all necessary documents are filed, organized, and updated.
• Relay updates on case progress.
• File legal documents with the court and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Assist in the discovery process by gathering, organizing, and reviewing evidence, as well as drafting discovery requests and responses.
• Attend meetings, depositions, and hearings; and handle correspondence.

The position is primarily responsible for assisting the Department Head in all legal functions pertaining to the Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends court, quasi-judicial and administrative matters
• Handles documentation such as contracts, pleadings, and other comprehensive reports
• Comes up with pertinent materials, case statements, and other supporting references
• Renders advisory, strategies, and other operational recommendations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must possess at least a Professional License (Passed Board/Bar/Professional License Exam), Law, or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years (s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
• Applicants must be willing to work in Bacoor.
• Full-Time position(s) available.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB/Juris Doctor) degree; must be a licensed lawyer and member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).
• At least 2–3 years of experience in legal practice, corporate law, litigation, or a related field (depending on company requirement).
• Strong knowledge of Philippine laws, labor code, corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple cases or tasks under pressure.
• Willing to coordinate with government agencies, external counsel, and regulatory bodies.