The Role
The Legal Counsel Operations manages employment-related legal matters, ensures compliance with labor law, and handles PIP enforcement and disputes within a global remote setup.
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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)
Top Skills
Data Privacy Compliance
Dole Processes
Philippine Labor Code
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The Company
What We Do
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