Legal Counsel – Privacy and Technology

• Act as the main legal support to the CIO, Head of Security, and technology team
• Understand technical specifications and translate requirements into precise legal language
• Draft, review, and negotiate technical agreements, including Data Processing Agreements, Security Addenda, and SaaS-related documents
• Review technical documents and reports, including security policies and audit reports, and advise on legal and compliance risks
• Work with the Data Privacy Officer to maintain compliance with applicable data privacy laws such as GDPR or local equivalents
• Monitor developments in data privacy, cybersecurity, AI governance, and intellectual property
• Help develop and implement internal processes and policies addressing technical and regulatory requirements
• Support legal responses to data breaches and security incidents, including assessing notification obligations and coordinating with internal teams
• Support RFP responses and client due diligence questionnaires by reviewing legal and compliance sections and providing CoverGo’s legal positions
• Support general legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS, service, vendor, and other commercial agreements
• Advise internal teams on legal positions and risks to support business decisions
• Collaborate with the Legal Counsel, internal teams, external counsel, and clients
• Support other legal tasks as assigned

• Must possess a legal degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Assistant, Legal Officer, Paralegal, or similar role
• Must be qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (e.g., passed the Philippine Bar Examination)
• Experience handling technology, privacy, or security matters
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts
• Experience handling technical legal documents, including DPAs, security exhibits, and SaaS-related contracts is a major advantage
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to explain complex legal-tech concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team
• Specialized knowledge and practical experience in data privacy, intellectual property, or commercial technology law is a major advantage
• Familiarity with security and privacy frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2, or privacy certifications such as CIPP, is an advantage
• Physically based in the Philippines

• International environment
• 100% remote
• Flexible leave
• Competitive remuneration package
• Performance bonus
• Company activities and events
• Learning and development plan