Legal Specialist - Temporary (Batangas Factory)

Duty Post: Batangas Factory (LIMA), Malvar, Batangas

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Department: Legal

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)

Work Group: WG4

Professional Level: Experienced

Reporting to:Legal Director - Philippines

Legal Specialist

As a Legal Specialist, you will:

• Manage legal documents and contract lifecycle end-to-end- including drafting, reviewing, and ensuring all documents are accurate, compliant, and aligned with approved templates, while coordinating closely with stakeholders.
• Lead corporate governance and legal operations support- including preparation of corporate housekeeping documents (e.g., Minutes, Secretary's Certificates, POAs), managing legal workflows, and maintaining compliance records and logs.
• Oversee government and regulatory coordination- ensuring timely and accurate processing of permits, licenses, and filings, while acting as the main point of contact for internal teams and external regulators.
• Support compliance across marketing and business activities- by conducting preliminary legal screening of marketing and digital materials, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment before release.
• Provide legal research, compliance assessments, and project coordination- by identifying regulatory requirements, flagging risks, and supporting cross-functional initiatives to ensure compliant business execution.

Requirements:

• College graduatein any of the following:

  • Law (JD graduate or law student nearing completion)
  • Legal Management
  • Other related courses with relevant legal or administrative exposure
• At least2-3 years of experiencein legal support, paralegal work, compliance coordination, or regulatory documentation. Experience in alaw firm or multinational companyis preferred.
• Proficient inEnglish and Filipino, especially for coordination with local authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Strong administrative and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify inconsistencies and potential risks in documents
• Basic understanding of legal terminology, regulatory processes, and compliance requirements
• Highly organized and proactive in managing tasks and deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word is essential Excel and PowerPoint for tracking/reporting)
• Familiarity with legal technology tools (e.g., Copilot) is an advantage
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Willing to do minimal onsite or field work when needed (e.g., government offices)

What to Expect

• At JTI, you will work in a structured and collaborative legal environment that values accuracy, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience managing legal operations, regulatory processes, and cross-functional coordination-building a strong foundation for a long-term career in corporate legal, compliance, or governance functions.