Harbor seeks a Research Analyst to join the Library + Research department. The Remote Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting legal research and performing retrieval tasks in support of Harbor’s law firm clients through the effective utilization of electronic research resources and other internal tools. This is a full-time, fully remote position that can be worked from anywhere in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis utilizing legal and non-legal information resources
• Conducts effective reference interviews and distills research results into clear and concise reports of findings
• Evaluates diverse information sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness and selects the optimal resources for research requests
• Assists in the instruction of attorneys, legal assistants, and others in the use of legal research tools and services
• Maintains research proficiency across a wide spectrum of business, legal, legislative, analytics and docket resources including Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Pacer, WK VitalLaw, and Lex Machina among others
• Effectively utilizes request tracking software to track and process research requests
• Continues professional development through library association membership and activities

Qualifications:

• MLS and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library, or research center
• 3-5 years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center
• Experience with legal and business information resources, online database searching, business research and legal research practice and procedures
• Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and other standard legal research databases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
• Client service orientation combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented team, yet also independently with minimal supervision

Harbor is seeking a Contracts Lawyer to join our growing consulting delivery team in the Philippines. By providing strategic, technology, and operational services to clients in the legal, professional, and financial services industries. Our Contracts Counsel Team is a highly talented group of legal professionals who offer a unique blend of consulting and legal experience across several industries and disciplines. 

Our employees are our greatest competitive advantage. The Business Operation Solutions (BOS) group assists clients in procuring goods and services, reducing costs across a variety of areas, optimizing business processes, and improving stakeholder value. 

This is a matrix role that primarily reports to a Business Unit Client Lead, with day-to-day work assignments managed at the client level. The role is also supported by the broader Contracts Team, which provides legal oversight, coverage, and training. 

As part of Harbor’s BOS team, you will work closely with project team members and client personnel to facilitate the review of vendor contracts, support negotiations, and ensure adherence to both client and Harbor contract administration processes. You will play a key role in mitigating risk and creating value through effective application of contract   standards, risk analysis, and negotiation, particularly within the context of US commercial contracting frameworks. 

This is a hybrid role based out of Harbor’s Makati City office, requiring a combination of in-office and remote work. Due to the global nature of the role, candidates must be willing to work USA Central Time (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT) hours on a regular basis. 

Responsibilities: 

• Apply playbook standards to review, redline, and edit contract language. 
• Identify contractual options and strategies to resolve negotiation roadblocks under US   legal frameworks. 
• Liaise with client in-house counsel for contract approvals. 
• Facilitate negotiations and act as liaison across stakeholders. 
• Communicate contractual risks and obligations, including under US law. 
• Manage pipeline of contract reviews and stakeholder updates. 
• Maintain contract records and documentation. 
• Develop templates aligned with US legal standards. 
• Support vendor governance and risk management. 

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)  from a recognized institution is required. 
• Active membership in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines  is required. 
• 4+ years of contract review experience. 
• Strong understanding of US commercial contract law. 
• Experience with MSAs, SaaS, data privacy, and licensing agreements. 

Additional Qualifications: 

• Strong contract review, negotiation, legal analysis and risk assessment skills. 
• Excellent English communication skills. 
• Experience supporting US clients preferred. 
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. 
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused. 
• Knowledge of GDPR/CCPA is a plus.

Harbor is seeking Legal Research Librarians (Contract) to join our specialist teams. These contract positions work with our Research & Information Services team and provide high quality research services and work products for our clients. This is a fully remote/virtual opportunity available on a contractual (1099) basis, nationwide. This role will support specific client engagements on a project-by-project basis.  Depending on the project and client, the number of hours and type of work may slightly differ.

Responsibilities:

• Perform high quality in-depth legal, corporate and other research to support the client’s librarians, attorneys, paralegals and staff using a variety of resources 
• Monitor and respond to research requests and coordinate this effort with research team members across all locations 
• Prioritize and respond to requests, analyze and synthesize results, compile answers and communicate research findings in a clear and concise manner 
• Learn and adopt the specific policies and procedures of the client’s law library department 
• Provide excellent customer service 

Qualifications:

• 5 years+ experience in a law firm library in a reference/research position and expertise in legal and corporate research, required 
• Bachelor's degree is required. Master’s degree in Librarianship or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or JD from an ABA-accredited institution is preferred. 
• Knowledge of standard research resources including, but not limited to, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, etc. 
• Knowledge of a wide variety of general electronic research databases, both fee-based and free, subject-specific databases, and legal analytics tools, required 
• Excellent communication skills, to effectively deliver and explain research findings to attorneys both verbally and through written summaries and analysis 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and to collaborate with client’s team and other contract researchers to effectively prioritize and execute tasks 
• Reliable internet connection for virtual working 

Harbor is looking for a Consultant to join our growing Vendor Governance + Sourcing (VG+S) team.  The VG+S practice provides procurement services - both ad hoc and managed - to support clients manage their vendor governance lifecycle including risk assessments and vendor onboarding, strategic sourcing, buying, contract review, and ongoing monitoring of vendor relationships to ultimately mitigate risk and increase value.  This is a remote position that can be worked from anywhere in the USA. 

We are looking for someone to support the Sourcing and Advisory team that has an interest in ongoing learning to stay on top of best practices and related technology in the market to support these functions.  As part of the Sourcing and Advisory team, you will:   

• Work internally with cross-functional teams as well as externally with clients to facilitate requirements gathering   
• Conduct informational interviews and data analysis to assess procurement functions   
• Leverage internal intellectual property and research to support a point of view on best practices   
• Play a key role in creating and delivering presentations throughout consulting engagements   
• Generate creative, strategic solutions    
• Develop project plans to facilitate implementation   
• Support ad hoc practice operations and business development projects, as needed 

What We’re Looking For: 

The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in a related Consulting, Project Management, and/or Process Improvement role. A strong analytical background, experience supporting project teams, and a desire to learn and grow are essential. Additional qualifications will include the following abilities, attributes, experience, and skills:    

• Proven analytical and quantitative skills to support financial and operational analysis and research   
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities related to identifying opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation    
• Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communication skills    
• Collaborative and adaptable in a team-based environment   
• Proven abilities in strategy development, process mapping and documentation, process improvement, change management, and implementation    
• Self-starter with independent research capabilities, willingness to learn, and maintain knowledge of industry best practices   
• General knowledge around procurement related functions including strategic sourcing, contract review, buying, vendor due diligence, and/or procurement technologies   
• Exceptional computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. High degree of comfort using other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word)    

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or Operations  
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a procurement related role or consulting team-oriented environment focused on strategic sourcing, procurement, process improvement, and/or project management    
• Functional knowledge of procurement processes, procurement related technology, and experience in client interaction will be strongly considered    
• Permanent U.S./Canadian work authorization    
• 10-20% travel may be required (domestic or international)