Legal Counsel Operations
Wing Assistant
Apply to this job Philippines remote Until 8/22/2026 First posted November 4, 2025 Last posted November 4, 2025
Job description
About the Role
We’re hiring a Legal Counsel Operations to oversee and manage employment-related legal matters within the Operations and People teams. This role serves as the primary legal partner for VA performance management, PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) enforcement, and coaching-related disputes, ensuring all processes align with company policy, labor law, and ethical standards. The ideal candidate combines strong legal acumen with practical understanding of workforce operations and risk mitigation in a global remote setup.
Qualifications
- Licensed Philippine attorney in good standing (mandatory).
- Minimum 4–6 years of post-bar experience in labor law, employment disputes, or corporate legal advisory.
- Proven background handling PIPs, disciplinary cases, or performance-related legal documentation.
- Strong understanding of Philippine Labor Code, DOLE processes, and remote workforce applicability.
- Excellent writing, negotiation, and advisory communication skills.
- High discretion, ethical judgment, and ability to manage sensitive or confidential matters.
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience as in-house legal counsel for a BPO, tech, or remote staffing company.
- Familiarity with international client contracts and cross-border employment considerations.
- Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, or internal investigation procedures.
- Training background in employee relations or risk mitigation.
Department: People Operations
Work Setup: Remote / Hybrid
Compensation: PHP 70,000–90,000/month (based on experience and performance)
Compensation (from employer):
70000–90000 PHP per-month-salary
About this role
Summary
Manage employment legal matters, ensure compliance, handle disputes, and advise in a remote setup.
Job title
Legal Counsel Operations
Experience level
4-6 years
Industry
legal
Location requirements
remote work allowed in Philippines
Salary
70000–90000 PHP per-month-salary
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
Philippine attorneylabor lawlabor codecommunicationdiscretion
Preferred skills
in-house legal counsellabor lawemployment disputesdata privacyrisk mitigation
Specializations
employment lawlabor lawrisk mitigationremote work
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Philippines
Remote Country