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Legal Domain Expert – Philippines
Philippines
$35 – $50/hr
August 27, 2026
Job description
Legal Domain Expert – Philippines
Project Overview
We are looking for experienced legal professionals with strong expertise in Philippine law to support a legal research and analysis project. The selected professionals will be expected to conduct high-quality legal research, analyse statutes and regulations, verify legal citations, and prepare accurate legal documents and written outputs.
Engagement: 35 hours per week
Jurisdiction: Philippines
Working Language: English
Areas of Legal Expertise
Candidates should have strong knowledge and practical/research experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Corporate Law – Philippine corporate structures, governance, incorporation, corporate compliance, shareholder matters, and related regulations.
- Commercial Contracts – Contract drafting, review, interpretation, negotiation, and analysis of commercial agreements.
- Labour & Employment Law – Philippine Labour Code, employment regulations, employee rights, employer obligations, workplace policies, and labour-related disputes.
- Tax & Regulatory Matters – Philippine taxation, regulatory requirements, statutory compliance, government regulations, and related legal frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed legal research relating to Philippine laws, statutes, regulations, and case law.
- Analyse and interpret legislation, regulatory provisions, and legal principles.
- Draft, review, and revise legal documents, contracts, legal opinions, summaries, and research reports.
- Verify legal citations, references, statutory provisions, and supporting authorities.
- Identify relevant Philippine legal precedents, regulations, and authoritative sources.
- Apply sound legal reasoning to complex legal questions and fact patterns.
- Ensure research outputs are accurate, well-structured, and supported by reliable legal sources.
- Review legal content for completeness, consistency, and jurisdictional accuracy.
- Follow project-specific research, documentation, quality, and confidentiality requirements.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:
- Licensed Attorney in the Philippines, JD/LL.M. graduate, Senior Legal Researcher, or experienced Paralegal.
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in legal practice, legal research, drafting, compliance, or advisory work.
- Strong understanding of Philippine laws and legal procedures.
- Demonstrated expertise in Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Labour Code, Tax, and/or Regulatory Matters.
- Excellent legal research and statutory analysis capabilities.
- Strong legal reasoning and analytical skills.
- Excellent legal writing, document drafting, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to accurately verify legal citations and references.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or gaps in legal documents.
- Professional-level English communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a 35-hour-per-week engagement reliably.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or prior legal practice experience in the Philippines.
- Experience working on legal research, AI/legal technology, legal data, or document review projects.
- Experience handling complex legal research assignments requiring authoritative sources and citation accuracy.
- Familiarity with Philippine government legislation, regulations, court decisions, and official legal databases.
What We Value
- Accuracy: Precise interpretation and citation of Philippine law.
- Legal Expertise: Strong jurisdiction-specific knowledge.
- Research Quality: Ability to locate and assess authoritative legal sources.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to reason through complex legal issues.
- Attention to Detail: High standards for drafting and document review.
- Reliability: Consistent availability for the required 35-hour weekly engagement.
Engagement Details
- Jurisdiction: Philippines
- Workload: 35 hours per week
- Language: English
- Experience: 3+ years
- Engagement Type: Legal research, analysis, drafting, and advisory support
Screening & Qualification Details
- Primary Expertise (Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Labour Code, Tax & Regulatory Matters)
- Secondary Expertise (Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Labour Code, Tax & Regulatory Matters)
- Are you licensed to practise law in the Philippines? (Yes, No)
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