paralegal

Masagana Gas Corporation is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our Vice President for Legal Affairs and Corporate Strategies. You will handle corporate legal work, regulatory compliance, permits, and corporate governance across the Masagana Group, including our subsidiaries and affiliates. We prefer candidates who have worked in a law firm, court, corporate legal department, or permits and compliance role.

Key Responsibilities

Support to the VP for Legal Affairs and Corporate Strategies

Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to the VP for Legal Affairs and Corporate Strategies

Manage the VP's calendar; schedule and remind the VP of meetings, hearings, appointments, filing deadlines, and other commitments

Track all pending legal tasks and follow-ups, and remind the VP ahead of due dates

Support the VP on matters involving SEC, DTI, IPOPHL, DENR, LGUs, and other government agencies, as well as pending cases

Draft legal forms, letters, and correspondence based on the requirements and directions of the VP

Corporate Compliance and Governance

Create and maintain the corporate compliance and governance calendar for Masagana Gas Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates

Monitor and prepare SEC filings and reportorial requirements (e.g., General Information Sheet, Audited Financial Statements, and other required submissions) and make sure they are filed on time

Assist in preparing board and stockholder documents such as notices, minutes, secretary's certificates, and board resolutions

Monitor renewals and expiry dates of corporate registrations, permits, and licenses across the group

Intellectual Property (IPOPHL)

Monitor, file, and renew trademark applications and registrations with IPOPHL

Monitor due dates for, draft, and file Declarations of Actual Use (DAU) of trademarks

Keep an updated trademark and IP tracker for the company and its affiliates

Paralegal Functions

Maintain and organize documents and records on legal matters

Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, legal articles, and jurisprudence

Draft documents for case investigation, case building, and fact‑finding in support of HR and labor cases

Monitor pending cases, including hearing dates and filing deadlines

Draft letters and proofread legal documents such as contracts, affidavits, pleadings, and other legal documents

Compile and maintain HR-Legal and administrative folders, with all legal documents properly filed

Permits, Licenses, and Administrative Functions

Assist the Compliance and Admin Lead in scheduling the renewal and issuance of periodic permits and licenses

Obtain and process government permits and clearances from DOE, DTI, SEC, IPOPHL, DOLE, DENR, LGU, LTO, LTFRB, and other agencies

Handle Real Property Tax documentation and related matters

Document company vehicles and manage insurance for company assets

Act as Secretariat and take Minutes of Meetings for Legal, Operations, Management, and Safety meetings.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Legal Management, Paralegal Studies, Political Science, or a related field

At least 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal staff, or permits/compliance officer

Experience in a law firm, court, corporate legal department, or government permits and compliance work is preferred

Hands‑on experience with SEC, IPOPHL, DTI, LGU, DENR, or other government filings, permits, and renewals

Familiar with court procedures, pleadings, and case monitoring

Experience in corporate secretarial work (board resolutions, secretary's certificates, GIS) is an advantage

Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines at once

Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and calendar tools (Google Calendar / Outlook)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to keeping information confidential