Legal Technician

WSP is looking for a legal technician to join its Global Corporate Services Team. This position will be based out of Manila, Philippines. Reporting to the Manila-based Paralegal, Global Corporate Services, you will provide support primarily with respect to Diligent Entities administration, corporate requests, and governance matters, including global corporate projects. You will be joining a sophisticated and results-oriented team that is part of a dynamic and challenging work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in managing and reviewing stakeholder-provided corporate information in Diligent Entities, working closely with the Paralegal, Global Corporate Services and Primary Diligent Administrator
• Coordinate regularly with regional teams to ensure that legal entity changes are reflected in the information repository
• Assist regional teams with the entity management system
• Support the Global Corporate Services Team in addressing and resolving various corporate requests and inquiries
• Support the Global Corporate Services Team with corporate and legal operations initiatives
• Assist with drafting corporate legal documents
• Perform related duties as and when required

Qualifications

• Diploma of studies in Paralegal Technology or relevant experience as corporate paralegal (min of 3 years)

• Excellent English, verbal and written

• Experience with entity management systems, corporate records, and legal entity management

• Experience with Diligent Entities is considered an asset 

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office suite, including Visio and Copilot 

• Keen on developing a coordination and oversight role on various corporate matters

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

• Professional judgment and ability to establish a high degree of credibility

• Ability to work autonomously

• Ability to communicate effectively and with diplomacy, both orally and in writing