**Job Title: ** Legal Assistant
**Company: ** The Foreign Venture Group Inc.
**Job Location: ** Remote
About FVG
Foreign Venture Group (FVG) is a digital transformation company that helps companies scale quickly & cost effectively by leveraging technology and talent. Our expertise spans marketing, technology, and operational strategies that help businesses grow and scale efficiently. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment for all employees.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant with expertise in legal research, document review, and contract analysis to support our North American legal team. The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), is licensed to practice law in the Philippines, and has experience with North American legal systems.
As a Legal Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in legal documentation, while providing strategic support to attorneys and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research on North American laws, regulations, and case precedents.
- Review, proofread, and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Assist in contract negotiation and risk assessment, providing legal insights.
- Manage case files, due diligence, and compliance checks for various legal matters.
- Liaise with internal teams and external counsel on regulatory requirements and legal strategies.
- Support dispute resolution and litigation processes, including drafting legal memoranda and pleadings.
- Ensure adherence to confidentiality, ethical standards, and best practices in legal documentation.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized institution.
- Licensed to practice law in the Philippines and in good standing with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).
- 5+ years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to North American legal systems.
- Willing to work North American hours to support legal teams in the U.S. and Canada.
- Strong expertise in contract law, corporate law, regulatory compliance, and legal research.
- Exceptional drafting, proofreading, and negotiation skills.
- Experience using legal software, research tools, and case management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Tools to know:
- Legal Research: Westlaw, LexisNexis, CanLII
- Contract & Document Management: DocuSign, Clio, iManage
- Drafting & Proofing: Microsoft Word, Grammarly, Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Compliance & Regulatory Research: SEC EDGAR, FINRA, Canadian Justice Laws
- Time Tracking & Billing: Clio Manage, Bill4Time
- Communication & Collaboration: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom
Good to Have:
- E-Discovery & Litigation Support: Relativity, Everlaw
- AI-Powered Legal Tools: Casetext, ROSS Intelligence
- Project Management: Monday.com, Jira, Airtable
- CRM for Legal Client Management: Salesforce, HubSpot
Why Join Us?
- Work with an international legal team handling complex and high-impact cases.
- Gain valuable experience in North American legal practices.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in cross-border legal support and compliance.
- Remote role with competitive compensation based on experience.