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CoverGo

No-code platform enabling insurance product deployment

Legal Counsel - Privacy and Technology

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in Philippines

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess a legal degree from an accredited institution.
  • Have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Assistant, Legal Officer, Paralegal, or in a similar role.
  • Be qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, such as by passing the Philippine Bar Examination.
  • Have experience handling technology, privacy, or security matters in a law firm, in-house, or similar setting.
  • Have proven experience drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts.
  • Have strong legal research and analytical skills.
  • Have organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Have written and verbal communication skills in English and be able to explain complex legal-technology concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Have attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.
  • Be able to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Be physically based in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main legal support to the CIO, Head of Security, and technology team; understand technical specifications and translate requirements into precise legal language.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate technical agreements, including Data Processing Agreements, Security Addenda, and other software-as-a-service-related documents.
  • Review technical documents and reports, such as security policies and audit reports, and advise on legal and compliance risks.
  • Work with the Data Privacy Officer to keep technical documents compliant with applicable data privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation or local equivalents.
  • Stay abreast of developments in data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence governance, and intellectual property.
  • Help develop and implement internal processes and policies that ensure adherence to technical and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the legal response to data breaches and security incidents, including assessing notification obligations and coordinating with internal teams.
  • Support internal teams responding to requests for proposals and client due diligence questionnaires by reviewing legal and compliance sections and providing the company's legal positions.
  • Support the legal team on general legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements such as software-as-a-service, service, and vendor agreements.
  • Advise internal teams on legal positions and risks to support business decisions.
  • Collaborate with the Legal Counsel, internal teams, external counsel, and clients, and support other legal tasks as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a technology company is a plus but is not required.
  • Experience handling technical legal documents, specifically Data Processing Agreements, security exhibits, and software-as-a-service-related contracts, is a major advantage.
  • Specialized knowledge and practical experience in data privacy, intellectual property, or commercial technology law is a major advantage.
  • Familiarity with security and privacy frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2, or privacy certifications such as CIPP, is an advantage.

About the Company

CoverGo

No-code platform enabling insurance product deployment

CoverGo offers a modular, no-code platform that lets insurers design, launch, and manage health, life, and P&C products. It runs on top of clients’ existing systems through an open API-driven architecture, so users can create and deploy offerings without writing code. Revenue comes from subscriptions plus fees for premium features and services, with strong API integration to enable seamless connection to legacy and third-party tools. The company differentiates itself by its no-code, modular approach and API-first integration that supports rapid product launches for traditional insurers, insurtechs, and other financial institutions, aiming to help clients transform digitally and scale globally.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series B
Total funding
$38.7M
Headquarters
Singapore
Founded
2016

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