Legal Intern

Job description

The Legal Intern provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Legal & Compliance team. The role focuses on document management, contract organization, proofreading, basic contract review, legal research, and coordination with internal stakeholders. ### Key Responsibilities **Document & Contract Administration** ○Organize, file, and maintain the contract repository, ensuring all executed agreements are properly uploaded and indexed. ○ Track contract statuses, renewal dates, and signature workflows across internal teams. ○ Coordinate routing and execution of contracts with internal stakeholders and counterparties. ○ Maintain organized legal files, templates, and document archives. **Basic Legal Document Review** ○ Review and proofread standard NDAs, vendor agreements, and internal policies for completeness, consistency, and formatting. ○ Flag issues, inconsistencies, or missing provisions for review by the legal team. ○ Assist in preparing redlines and tracking changes across document versions. **Legal Research Support** ○ Conduct basic research on Philippine laws, regulations, and regulatory issuances relevant to the team's work. ○ Summarize research findings into clear, concise memos or reference notes for the legal team's use. **Internal Coordination & Communication** ○ Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Sales, and other teams on legal document requirements and deadlines. ○ Follow up on pending signatures, document submissions, and approvals. ○ Assist in scheduling meetings, maintaining action item logs, and preparing correspondence on behalf of the legal team. **General Administrative Support** ○ Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Legal & Compliance team. ○ Assist in maintaining the compliance calendar, deadline trackers, and internal checklists. ○ Support process improvement initiatives for legal workflows and documentation standards. ### Qualifications - Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Legal Management, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in document handling and proofreading. - Clear and professional written and verbal communication in English. - Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines. - Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Suite - Interest in legal operations, corporate law, compliance, or fintech. - No prior legal work experience required; exposure to contract management or legal admin work is an advantage.