legal intern

About PayJoy

PayJoy is a mission-first credit provider dedicated to helping under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success. Our patented technology for secured credit provides an on-ramp for new customers to enter the credit system. Through PayJoy’s point-of-sale financing and card offerings, customers gain access to a modern quality of life. PayJoy’s credit also allows our customers to seize opportunities as micro-entrepreneurs, and acts as insurance for tough times. Through our cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, we have served over 18 million customers as of 2025 while achieving solid profitability for sustainable growth.

This role

The Legal Intern provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Legal & Compliance team. The role focuses on document management, contract organization, proofreading, basic contract review, legal research, and coordination with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Document & Contract Administration

• Organize, file, and maintain the contract repository, ensuring all executed agreements are properly uploaded and indexed.
• Track contract statuses, renewal dates, and signature workflows across internal teams.
• Coordinate routing and execution of contracts with internal stakeholders and counterparties.
• Maintain organized legal files, templates, and document archives.
  
  

Basic Legal Document Review

• Review and proofread standard NDAs, vendor agreements, and internal policies for completeness, consistency, and formatting.
• Flag issues, inconsistencies, or missing provisions for review by the legal team.
• Assist in preparing redlines and tracking changes across document versions.
  
  

Legal Research Support

• Conduct basic research on Philippine laws, regulations, and regulatory issuances relevant to the teams work.
• Summarize research findings into clear, concise memos or reference notes for the legal teams use.
  
  

Internal Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Sales, and other teams on legal document requirements and deadlines.
• Follow up on pending signatures, document submissions, and approvals.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, maintaining action item logs, and preparing correspondence on behalf of the legal team.
  
  

General Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Legal & Compliance team.
• Assist in maintaining the compliance calendar, deadline trackers, and internal checklists.
• Support process improvement initiatives for legal workflows and documentation standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Legal Management, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in document handling and proofreading.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Suite
• Interest in legal operations, corporate law, compliance, or fintech.
• No prior legal work experience required; exposure to contract management or legal admin work is an advantage.
  
  

PayJoy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

PayJoy Principles

Finance for the next billion * Ownership * Break Through Walls * Live Communication * Transparency & Directness * Focus on Scale * Work-Life Balance * Embrace Diversity * Speed * Active Listening

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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