Senior Paralegal

Safeguarding trust through legal expertise. Be Smartsourcing's next Senior Paralegal

Hi We're Smartsourcing, and we're on the hunt for a proactive, career-shaping Senior Paralegal to grow with us--full-time and on-site. In this role, you'll do more than manage compliance and contracts--you'll help shape the legal foundations that power businesses forward.

Where You'll Be: JEG Tower, Archbishop Reyes, Corner Acacia St., Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

About the Role

As a Senior Paralegal, you'll play a key role in managing the administrative responsibilities of the legal team while supporting a wide range of legal functions. This includes assisting with compliance, contract management, and legal research, as well as overseeing the management of premises licences. In this senior capacity, you'll help ensure the smooth delivery of legal services while contributing to the teams efficiency and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ABN and company searches.
• Draft contracts from templates and assist with contract creation, review, and management.
• Liaise with councils and external stakeholders (e.g., liquor and food licensing matters).
• Manage email communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the register of all premises licences, including liquor licences and food business registrations, ensuring timely renewals, compliance, and accurate record keeping.
• Maintain the legal contract and matter management system, including uploading new documents and contracts as required.
• Facilitate the contract approval and execution process, along with other legal department workflows.
• Undertake legal research tasks as required.
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders on matter-specific topics.
• dentify and implement improvements to legal processes where needed.
• Provide general legal administration support to the legal team as requested.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Senior-level paralegal with minimum 5 years experience
• Proven ability to manage Australian legal matters independently, with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to take ownership and work both autonomously and collaboratively across different business departments.
• Strong work ethic, discretion, professionalism, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• A can-do attitude with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with Law View (contract/matter management system)
• Background in food industry is optional, not required

Step Into the Smartsourcing Experience

Smartsourcing was created with one mission: to change lives. We're here to ensure that businesses flourish and, just as importantly, that every member of the crew is inspired, supported, and set up to thrive. For the fourth year running, we've been recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For. This award isn't just a title—it's a testament to our commitment to making Smartsourcing an incredible place to build a career.

Why Smartsourcing is the Best Move for Your Career

At Smartsourcing, innovation isn't just a buzzword—it's how we do things. For five years running, we've been recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For. That's because we prioritize not only what we achieve but how we get there—together.

When you join Smartsourcing, you're stepping into a culture where your ideas matter, your growth is a priority, and your work-life balance is built into the design. Here's why you'll love working with us:

• Weekends are yours (we respect your time off)
• 5-day Christmas Leave (unwrap real time off)
• Healthcare from Day 1 for you and your family (because healthcare matters)
• Free lunch and barista-crafted coffee daily (we take our caffeine seriously)
• Night shift differential for evening schedules
• Subsidized gym membership and sports wellness clubs including hiking and free-diving
• Smartsourcing Exclusives (deals made just for you)
• Themed BFFs, monthly knockoffs, summer parties
• Community give-back programs and personal development workshops
• Sign-on bonus
• And so much more

We're not just another outsourcing company. We're building something that actually matters here – a place where good work meets good culture.

Don't just work in law-help shape it. Join the Smartsourcing team now

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Staff meals provided

Application Question(s):

• Our vibrant office offers free meals, a coffee bar, and a dynamic, engaging culture Are you open to working on-site at our location?
• What are your salary expectations for this role?

Work Location: In person