Remote Legal & HR Assistant

Vital Virtuals

  • Cebu City, Cebu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
Company: Vital Virtuals LLC (US-based Healthcare Virtual Staffing Company)
Location: Remote (Philippines)
Employment Type: Retainer (10 hours/month)About UsVital 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 OverviewThis 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.

Vital Virtuals