Junior Lawyer

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Role

The Junior Corporate Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor by providing support to our legal department in various areas of law, including but not limited to contracts, compliance, corporate housekeeping, labor matters, litigation and strategic business initiatives/projects. .

Work hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PH time

Work set-up: Hybrid (predominantly remote, with once a week onsite either in our Mandaluyong or Makati offices or more if needed)

What you'll do

• Assist in managing complex contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Support the legal department in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Lead in Company initiated business activities and corporate initiatives/projects.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence related to litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Handle labor, civil, & criminal litigation matters, including responding to and managing customer, supplier, and third-party disputes.
• Assist in developing and implementing legal strategies that align with business objectives.
• Assist in managing corporate compliance programs and represent the company in legal proceedings.
• Assist in preparing and improving special contracts such as management contracts, joint venture agreements, service agreements, and other such contracts which may require special knowledge, research and preparation.
• Conduct research on unique legal issues impacting the Company by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions and codes.
• Remaining up to date with regard to legislative changes that may affect the Company and its affiliates.
• And such other facets of legal practice relevant to the business operations of the Company.

What You Bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a reputable law school.
• Licensed Attorney with active bar membership in the Philippines
• Minimum of 2 years post-bar practice experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate legal concepts effectively to non-legal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• In-house legal department experience at an outsourcing company is preferred.
• Experience in negotiating service contracts, such as outsourcing agreements, vendor contracts, lease contracts etc.
• Ability to train non-legal staff on corporate legal/contract policies.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but you don't feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.

Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.

What You'll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you'll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people's career and welfare.
• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
• Powering global startups: We've created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.