Monroe Consulting Group, an executive search firm, is hiring on behalf of a pioneering audit and compliance platform provides governments and regulated gambling jurisdictions. Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to provide essential legal and administrative support to the Senior Legal Counsel. This role is a fully onsite work-based located in Pasig.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to provide essential legal and administrative support to the Senior Legal Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer. This role involves assisting in a wide range of legal functions including contract management, compliance monitoring, legal research, corporate governance, and regulatory filings. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has a solid understanding of legal procedures and corporate regulations, and is capable of handling sensitive information with discretion.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Legal Support & Research:
- Assist with legal research on corporate, labor, immigration, tax, and regulatory issues.
- Summarize legal documents, jurisprudence, and regulations for internal use.
- Contract Management
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and formatting contracts, NDAs, and internal agreements under the supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel.
- Maintain an organized contract database and monitor contract lifecycle timelines.
- Compliance Assistance
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the company's compliance program.
- Help document and report compliance breaches and assist with internal investigations.
- Ensure filing and maintenance of compliance-related documentation and procedures.
- Corporate & Regulatory Affairs
- Prepare and maintain corporate documents and assist with filings to government and regulatory agencies (e.g., SEC, BIR, PEZA, DOLE, PAGCOR).
- Coordinate with external counsel, consultants, and regulatory bodies as needed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with all Business Untis to ensure legal and compliance alignment across departments.
- Assist in preparing internal legal memos, policy documents, and compliance training materials.
- Administrative Legal Tasks
- Maintain legal files and internal records (digital and physical).
- Schedule meetings, hearings, and compliance briefings.
- Handle routine correspondence and document processing for legal matters.
JOB COMPETENCIES/ SPECIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3 years of experience providing legal support in corporate law, labor law, litigation, or regulatory compliance.
- Proficient in legal research, contract review, and regulatory compliance support, with a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into practical business processes and administrative support tools.
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive legal and corporate matters.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in document management, compliance tracking, and legal filing.
