Legal Domain Expert – Philippines at Truelancer

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)

Project Overview

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)

Legal Domain Expert – Philippines