Paralegal/Legal Associate - Makati

Solar Philippines is hiring a Full time Paralegal/Legal Associate role in Makati, NCR. Apply now to be part of our team.

Job summary:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
• Monday: Morning, Afternoon
• Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
• Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
• Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
• Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role

Company Description

Solar Philippines is the largest developer of Solar Rooftop power plants in Southeast Asia. We boast of an in-house team of Solar Energy experts backed by a proven track record with the largest commercial plants in the country.

Solar Philippines is the nation’s No. 1 solar provider and only integrated solar financing and construction company. With a team of 200 veterans from the solar, construction, and power industries, we’ve pioneered the nation’s first large solar rooftop projects on SM and Robinsons malls, and developed, built, and operate the largest portfolio of solar farms in the Philippines.

Our mission is to transform the Philippine power industry, make solar cheaper than coal, and accelerate solar adoption worldwide. We are always on the lookout for great people, passionate about disrupting traditional industries.

Qualifications:

• A college degree holder (AB/BS Political Science; BS Legal Management or related course is a plus)
• Willing to work full-time
• With basic knowledge of contract drafting and document review.
• Willing to liaise with government offices, clients, etc.
• Excellent eye for detail and willingness to learn
• Amenable to work at Makati

Key Deliverables:

1. Assists the General Counsel/ OIC and Legal Counsel.
2. Documents

• Ensure that private and sensitive information is used, handled, documented, and disposed appropriately.
• Set up, copy, scan, and store documents in the database.
• Create templates, if applicable.
• Handles requests from other departments for documentation.
• File documents in physical and digital records and ensure appropriate storage.
• Review and maintain the accuracy of the records and ensure they are up to date.
• Liaise with and distribute project related information with all levels of the project team and potentially external parties.
• Manage the processes around documentation within the organization.

1. Handle accounting matters of the Legal Affairs Department

• Prepare and review budgetary and financial transactions of the Department.
• Administers petty cash according to established procedures, submit and reconcile receipts for liquidation or reimbursement.

1. Handle records and matters with External Counsel

• Prepare and review Statements of Accounts (SOAs) if it match well with records and supervise the progress of the case.
• Liaise with different external counsel of Solar Philippines (SP).
• Coordinate with external counsel and their staff and attend meetings with lawyers.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance