Remote Legal & HR Assistant (Philippines-Based Lawyer/Paralegal)

Company: Vital Virtuals LLC (US-based Healthcare Virtual Staffing Company)

Location: Remote (Philippines)

Employment Type: Retainer (10 hours/month)

About Us

Vital Virtuals LLC is a U.S.-based healthcare virtual staffing company providing trained Virtual Assistants to medical and dental practices. We are expanding our compliance and HR support in the Philippines and are seeking a detail-oriented legal/HR professional who can bridge U.S. operations with Philippine labor law requirements.

Role Overview

This is a part-time, retainer-based position (approx. 10 hours/month). The Legal & HR Assistant will:

• Review and modify company agreements.
• Conduct onboarding sessions with new Virtual Assistants, explaining terms of engagement and HR policies.
• Provide first-level HR support and conflict resolution.
• Liaise with local law firms as needed for representation or complex matters.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Review 5 existing company agreements and modify as per Vital Virtuals requirements.
• Draft/update HR policies and ensure compliance with Philippine labor law.
• Walk new hires through contracts, terms of engagement, and HR policies during onboarding.
• Address employee concerns, disputes, or policy-related questions.
• Maintain compliance documentation and templates (NDAs, notices, consultancy agreements).
• Track updates in Philippine labor regulations relevant to remote/BPO workers.
• Liaise with a local lawyer/firm for representation if formal legal support is needed.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Licensed lawyer in the Philippines OR law graduate/paralegal with strong HR and labor law background.
• 2+ years of experience in contract drafting, HR compliance, or employment law.
• Familiarity with Philippine Labor Code and BPO/outsourcing legal frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience working with remote teams and international clients preferred.
  
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Background in healthcare or healthcare staffing industry.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (Philippines Data Privacy Act, HIPAA basics).
• Experience creating employee handbooks and HR process documentation.
  
  
  

Compensation

• Retainer: 10 hours/month (fixed monthly rate; to be discussed based on experience).
• Opportunity to expand responsibilities and hours as the company grows.