Job Title: General & Compliance Counsel

Location: Fully Remote, Philippines

Rate: $15 - $25 per hour based on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Eastern Standard Time

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

As a General & Compliance Counsel, you must have experience in contract laws, employment/labor laws, and Employer of Record (EOR) operations. This role will support our international workforce operations, ensuring legal compliance and smooth coordination across HR, legal, and operational functions.

Requirements:

Must be a lawyer / attorney.
Must have experience with contract laws and employment / labor law both locally and internationally.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language(s) a plus.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with global teams.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Proficiency with HRIS, contract management tools, and productivity software (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office).
Legal or paralegal background.
Experience working with global EOR providers (e.g., Deel, Remote, Oyster, Papaya, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and manage employment contracts, contractor agreements, and service-level agreements in accordance with local and international labor laws.
Oversee EOR relationships and processes, ensuring compliant hiring, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration across multiple countries.
Coordinate with external legal counsel and EOR providers to support compliant workforce expansion.
Provide guidance and support for international immigration processes, including visa applications, work permits, and relocation coordination.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and immigration regulations in key markets.
Support global onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all documentation and processes meet compliance standards.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal) to ensure consistent policy implementation and risk mitigation.
Maintain organized documentation of all contracts, EOR agreements, and immigration records.
Assist with audits, compliance reporting, and regulatory documentation as needed.

Successful candidates for this role are expected to possess the following attributes:

Must have excellent English communication skills.
Has the ability to complete projects in a timely manner and quickly adjust to changing circumstances and embrace new technologies, processes, or methods.
Great logical and verbal reasoning skills.
Exceptionally detail-oriented.
Exceptional problem-solving and information-processing skills.
Ability to think outside the box.
A great work ethic and interest in learning new concepts and growing with the job.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must have their own work device (preferably a desktop or laptop) and a stable internet connection.
Must be comfortable with using a time-tracking software for payroll purposes.
Must be willing to undergo a background verification check during the final stages of the hiring process.

Successful candidates for this role will be rewarded with the following benefits:

A total of five paid vacation days per year (additional days can be taken unpaid).
A 5% raise per year guaranteed (additional raises or bonuses may be given for outstanding performance).
A paid 15-minute break for every 4 hours of work.
Healthcare benefits after 2 months of full-time work.