Contracts Lawyer

The role

You will review vendor contracts, support negotiations, and ensure adherence to client and Harbor contract administration processes. You will work within US commercial contracting frameworks to mitigate risk and create value.

What you will do

• 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.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws ( LLB ) or Juris Doctor ( JD ) from a recognized institution
• Active membership in good standing of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
• 4+ years of contract review experience
• Strong understanding of US commercial contract law
• Experience with MSAs, SaaS, data privacy, and licensing agreements
• Strong contract review, negotiation, legal analysis and risk assessment skills
• Excellent English communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused

Nice to have

• Experience supporting US clients
• Knowledge of GDPR/CCPA

About the company

Harbor is a provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Their globally integrated team of 900+ specialists works with law firms, corporations, and law departments.