CareerTEAM, LLCOther

Staff Attorney

Remote (Philippines)Posted today

Career TEAM is seeking a Philippines-based Staff Attorney to support their Legal Department, providing legal guidance, ensuring compliance, and managing contracts and regulatory workflows for U.S. and Philippines operations. This fully remote role involves working night shift hours and offers a chance to contribute to social impact initiatives.

Location: Remote (Philippines)

Responsibilities

Review, revise, and manage contracts relating to the U.S. operations, including federal and state grant programs.
Provide compliance advice and support.
Draft and maintain internal policies and procedures for U.S. operations.
Monitor and ensure compliance with U.S. tax requirements (income, sales, unemployment, employer withholding, etc.).
Assist with registrations, permits, and other corporate compliance tasks.
Coordinate with brokers and internal stakeholders regarding insurance coverage for U.S. entities.
Conduct internal investigations.
Oversee employment law compliance and HR legal matters in the Philippines.
Manage business registration and regulatory filings for Philippines operations.
Ensure tax compliance and proper reporting for Philippine corporate and employment taxes.
Draft and maintain internal policies tailored to the Philippines business unit.
Support insurance procurement and compliance in the Philippines.
Conduct internal investigations.

Requirements

Law degree and active license to practice in the Philippines.
Located in the Philippines with night shift work hours.
Experience or formal education related to U.S. law is highly desirable.
Familiarity with U.S. tax, compliance, employment and/or business law preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving legal issues.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote U.S.-based team.
A commitment to ethical, mission-driven legal practice.