Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal Legal Operations Associate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong legal or paralegal background, experienced in contract management, legal tech, and US corporate legal requirements. You thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment, collaborating with US-based clients and stakeholders to optimize legal processes, manage vendors, and ensure compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and procurement policies. With advanced Business English skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a process-driven mindset, you excel at driving efficiency, leveraging technology, and delivering high-quality legal operations support.

How You Will Make Your Impact

• Legal Technology implementation and optimization
• Process mapping and workflow automation
• Legal expense management and budget oversight
• Vendor management and performance tracking
• Cross-functional collaboration with US-based stakeholders
• Legal data analytics and reporting
• Knowledge management and documentation
• Procurement support and contract lifecycle oversight
• Security compliance and risk management, including adherence to SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and vendor due diligence

Attributes of Success in this Role

• Advanced Business English (written and verbal) – required for US client interactions
• Legal Tech implementation experience
• Process optimization and continuous improvement
• Data analytics and business intelligence capabilities
• Project management methodology
• Stakeholder management across multiple regions
• Budget and resource allocation experience
• Procurement processes and vendor contract management
• Security compliance and risk management (e.g., knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, or regulatory frameworks)
• High standards of quality in work output and communication.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and resolve them effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• A team-oriented attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Builds business value through continuous process improvement.
• Self-motivated with a daily drive to generate forward momentum for clients.
• Adaptability to work in a remote and dynamic environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Legal or paralegal background with an operations focus
• Knowledge in contract management and legal operations processes
• Experience with CLM systems, e-billing, and matter management platforms
• Understanding of US corporate legal requirements
• Previous experience working with US-based companies or clients
• Proven ability to drive legal department efficiency within a growing team and cros--functionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work outside core local business hours, some weekends, and holidays
• Experience in procurement operations, supplier negotiations, or contract risk assessment
• Familiarity with cloud hosting platforms, server infrastructure, and security frameworks
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management tools and legal document administration
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks, and manage competing priorities effectively and independently, including driving results and delivering to deadlines and budgets
• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented attitude, and superior attention to detail
• Technology-savvy skills proficient in all Google and Microsoft applications

Location: Manila, Philippines (Remote)

Reports to: Legal Operations Manager

Please refer to job description.