Staff Attorney

Responsibilities

• U.S. Legal Support
• Review, revise, and manage contracts relating to the U.S. operations, including our federal and state grant programs in the U.S.
• Provide compliance advice and support.
• Draft and maintain internal policies and procedures for U.S. operations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with U.S. tax requirements (income, sales, unemployment, employer withholding, etc.).
• Assist with registrations, permits, and other corporate compliance tasks.
• Coordinate with brokers and internal stakeholders regarding insurance coverage for U.S. entities.
• Conduct internal investigations.
• Philippines Legal Support
• Oversee employment law compliance and HR legal matters in the Philippines.
• Manage business registration and regulatory filings for Philippines operations.
• Ensure tax compliance and proper reporting for Philippine corporate and employment taxes.
• Draft and maintain internal policies tailored to the Philippines business unit.
• Support insurance procurement and compliance in the Philippines.
• Conduct internal investigations.
• What You Bring:
• Law degree and active license to practice in the Philippines. A law degree from a law school in the U.S. or other common law jurisdiction preferable, but not required.
• Located in the Philippines with night shift work hours (to overlap with U.S. team).
• Experience or formal education related to U.S. law is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax, compliance, employment and/or business law preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving legal issues.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote U.S.-based team.
• A commitment to ethical, mission-driven legal practice.
• Why Join Career TEAM?
• Work for a growing, purpose-driven company with a national reach.
• Enjoy a fully remote work environment with a flexible schedule.
• Be part of a collaborative and values-driven team.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ready to Apply? Click below to submit your resume. We can't wait to meet you!
• About Career Team:
• Career Team's outstanding record has resulted in numerous honors, including:
• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
• Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
• Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider
• Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Benefits

Additional Information

Who We Are: At Career TEAM, we work to accelerate the human condition. Our award-winning portal, Career EDGE, transforms lives across the U.S.- and behind every compliant experience is a legal expert like you. We are looking for a Philippines-based Staff Attorney to support our Legal Department. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this individual will play a vital role in supporting both U.S. and Philippines operations, offering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance, and managing contract and regulatory workflows. This is a unique opportunity to work on both U.S. and Philippine legal matters while helping drive positive social impact at scale. This is a fully remote position working night shift hours.

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