About this Legal Intern role at Payjoy
The Legal Intern provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Legal & Compliance team. The role focuses on document management, contract organization, proofreading, basic contract review, legal research, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Document & Contract Administration
○Organize, file, and maintain the contract repository, ensuring all executed agreements are properly uploaded and indexed.
○ Track contract statuses, renewal dates, and signature workflows across internal teams.
○ Coordinate routing and execution of contracts with internal stakeholders and counterparties.
○ Maintain organized legal files, templates, and document archives.
Basic Legal Document Review
○ Review and proofread standard NDAs, vendor agreements, and internal policies for completeness, consistency, and formatting.
○ Flag issues, inconsistencies, or missing provisions for review by the legal team.
○ Assist in preparing redlines and tracking changes across document versions.
Legal Research Support
○ Conduct basic research on Philippine laws, regulations, and regulatory issuances relevant to the team's work.
○ Summarize research findings into clear, concise memos or reference notes for the legal team's use.
Internal Coordination & Communication
○ Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Sales, and other teams on legal document requirements and deadlines.
○ Follow up on pending signatures, document submissions, and approvals.
○ Assist in scheduling meetings, maintaining action item logs, and preparing correspondence on behalf of the legal team.
General Administrative Support
○ Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Legal & Compliance team.
○ Assist in maintaining the compliance calendar, deadline trackers, and internal checklists.
○ Support process improvement initiatives for legal workflows and documentation standards.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Legal Management, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in document handling and proofreading.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication in English.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Suite
Interest in legal operations, corporate law, compliance, or fintech.
No prior legal work experience required; exposure to contract management or legal admin work is an advantage.
