Legal Practitioner / Legal Officer

About Us

At CoverGo, our mission is to empower all insurance companies to make insurance 100% digital and accessible to everyone.

• We are a leading global no-code insurance platform for health, life, and P&C
• We’re the winner of the Insurtech of the Year in all of Asia and other awards globally
• We work with insurance enterprise clients such as AXA, Bupa, MSIG, Dai-ichi, Bank of China Group Insurance, and many more
• We're an international, diverse team of over 120 people with 30 nationalities and team members working remotely from all over the world
• We are fully funded and backed by reputable VC funds and strategic institutional investors
• We have a global presence in Asia, EMEA and the Americas
• We’ve grown our annualized revenue by over 30x since January 2021
• We’re constantly working towards making CoverGo a workplace that you love coming to. We deeply believe that bringing together a diversity of thoughts, expressions, and perspectives is key to building the best culture for equally diverse communities all over the world

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, such as SaaS, service, and vendor agreements, and advise internal teams on legal positions and risks to support business decisions.
• Advise HR on CoverGo personnel matters, such as employment terms, contractor engagements, and offboarding, and draft HR-related agreements and documents, including employment and contractor agreements.
• Handle corporate housekeeping, including drafting and filing corporate documents in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and maintaining organized records of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, templates, and policies to streamline legal operations, and stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments relevant to CoverGo's business.
• Support the technical and security teams on privacy and technology matters as needed, including the review of Data Processing Agreements and Security Addenda.
• Review NDAs and track key contract obligations, renewals, and deadlines to ensure timely action.
• Keep track of CoverGo's intellectual property, and coordinate with external counsel on IP filings, renewals, and related matters.
• Communicate with clients and third-party service providers on legal matters, including contract negotiations and queries.
• Support internal teams in responding to RFPs and client due diligence questionnaires, including reviewing legal and compliance sections and providing CoverGo's legal positions.
• Collaborate with the Legal Counsel, internal teams, and external counsel, and support other legal tasks as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Must possess a legal degree from an accredited institution
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Assistant, Legal Officer, Paralegal, or similar role
• Experience in a tech company is a plus, but not required.
• Being qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction is an advantage (e.g., passed the Philippine Bar Examination)
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts
• Experience in commercial contracts, corporate housekeeping, or employment matters is a major advantage
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Litigation or corporate practice experience is an advantage