Corporate Law – Philippines Legal Expert (USA)

Corporate Law – Philippines Legal Expert

Location: USA
Engagement Type: Contract / Freelance
Work Arrangement: Remote
Jurisdiction: Philippines
Domain: Corporate Law

About the Role

We are looking for a Corporate Law Legal Expert with strong knowledge of the Philippines legal and regulatory framework to support legal research, analysis, and documentation related to corporate and commercial matters.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience with Philippine corporate law, commercial contracts, debt collection matters, corporate registry compliance, and regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on Philippine corporate and commercial law.
• Review, analyse, and draft commercial contracts and corporate legal documents.
• Research and assess debt collection laws, procedures, and legal remedies in the Philippines.
• Provide guidance on corporate registration, reporting, and registry compliance requirements.
• Research and interpret SEC Philippines regulations, circulars, rules, and compliance requirements.
• Analyse relevant Philippine appellate jurisprudence and court decisions.
• Identify applicable legal provisions, regulatory requirements, and case law to support legal research assignments.
• Prepare concise legal summaries, research notes, and written analyses.
• Support review of corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters.
• Ensure research is based on current and authoritative Philippine legal sources.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Corporate Law.
• Professional legal experience involving Philippine law, preferably in a corporate/commercial legal environment.
• Strong understanding of SEC Philippines regulations and corporate compliance.
• Experience researching Philippine case law and appellate jurisprudence.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts and debt collection matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver accurate, well-referenced legal research.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with corporate registry filings and compliance.
• Experience advising businesses on commercial agreements and corporate matters.
• Familiarity with Philippine corporate governance requirements.
• Experience handling cross-border legal research or working with international clients.
• Experience using Philippine legal research databases and official regulatory sources.

Key Focus Areas

• Commercial Contracts
• Debt Collection
• Corporate Registry Compliance
• SEC Philippines Regulations
• Corporate Governance
• Philippine Appellate Jurisprudence
• Corporate & Commercial Legal Research