In-House Legal Counsel, Ph

Rakuten Viber is one of the most popular and downloaded apps in the world. Working with us provides a unique opportunity to influence hundreds of millions of our users and to be part of the journey that makes us a super-app. Our mission is to make people’s lives easier by enabling meaningful connections, from precious moments with family and friends, through managing business relationships to pursuing their passions.

We are looking for a bright, hands-on, business-oriented legal counsel to join Viber’s Legal team.

This is a 6 months maternity cover role based in Manilla PH

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Provide product counseling and legal guidance on privacy, IP, and compliance matters.
• Advise on legal risks and regulatory requirements impacting Viber’s operations.
• Work on diverse and complex legal matters in a fast-paced, global tech environment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working in a legal department of a high-tech company or top-tier law firm.
• Native or near-native English proficiency.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Business-oriented with the ability to quickly analyze new business models and technologies.
• Experience in data privacy matters.

Advantages

• Professional experience in a global company’s legal department.
• Background in product counseling, compliance programs, privacy, or advertising law.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across the organization.
• Ability to work independently with a high c level of professionalism.
• Capacity to perform under pressure in a fast-moving environment.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic & challenging work in a fast-paced environment.
• Multicultural and respectful workplace culture.
• A passionate, ambitious, and friendly team.
• Opportunities for professional growth.