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Duty Post: Head Office,Taguig City
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Department: Legal
Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)
Work Group: WG4
Professional Level: Graduates
Reporting to: Legal Director - Philippines
Legal Specialist (Corporate)
The Legal Coordinator provides administrative and coordination support to the Legal Department in handling permits, contracts, legal documentation, and corporate housekeeping requirements. The role supports Manila‑based legal operations and selected GMA‑related activities, ensuring accurate documentation, timely submissions, and effective coordination with internal partners and external government authorities.
This position is suited for law graduates, near‑completion law students, Legal Management graduates, or early‑career professionals seeking hands‑on exposure to corporate legal operations
As a Legal Coordinator, you will:
Prepare, draft, and coordinate legal documents such as contracts, deeds, powers of attorney, affidavits, and other supporting legal documentation.
Assist incorporate housekeeping activities, including maintenance and monitoring of legal records, permits, and licenses.
Coordinate applications, renewals, and filings withgovernment agencies (e.g., BIR, LGUs, PEZA where applicable), including follow‑ups and document retrieval.
Act as apoint of coordination for routine legal inquiries and channel matters to the Legal Manager or Legal Director as appropriate.
SupportGMA DSOs (Sales Branches)and related operations, including assistance in permit renewals, warehouse registrations, and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain and organize legal files, monitor document status, and ensure proper tracking and follow‑through of required actions.
Provide general legal and administrative support to the Legal team and assist with projects or tasks assigned by the supervisor to ensure business continuity.
Requirements:
College graduate in any of the following:
- Law (JD graduate or law student nearing completion)
- Legal Management
- Other related courses with relevant legal or administrative exposure
Open to fresh graduates or early‑career professionals
- Relevant exposure may include:
- Legal or administrative work in a law firm
- Corporate legal department support
- Regulatory, permits, or documentation‑heavy roles.
- Prior experience in a law firm or legal support role is anadvantage, but not a strict requirement.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with compliance‑critical documents
Proficient inMicrosoft Office applications (Word is non‑negotiable Excel and PowerPoint for tracking and reporting)
Ability to work with legal templates and maintain organized filing systems
Proficient in English and Filipino, especially for coordination with local authorities and internal partners.
Willing to undertake minimal onsite or field work (e.g., government offices, GBS, DSOs).
Must be amenable to atemporary/contractual role (6 months).
What to Expect
At JTI, you will work in a professional, highly structured legal environment that emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and collaboration. As a Legal Coordinator, you will gain practical experience supporting an in‑house Legal team, develop a strong foundation in regulatory and corporate legal processes, and build skills that are valuable for future roles in law firms, corporate legal teams, or compliance functions.
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor Assessment tests Interviews Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.
