Legal Intern at PayJoy (Ecuador)
PayJoy· Ecuador·
Role details
Job description
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.
Why work at PayJoy
- Mission‑driven: Work on products that directly improve financial well‑being for millions of underserved people.
- Culture: Emphasizes transparency, directness, focus on scale, work‑life balance, and diversity. Employees rate culture 4.4/5 on LinkedIn.
- Remote/Hybrid: Global team with offices in San Francisco, Mexico City, and regional hubs; many roles appear location‑specific (e.g., Mexico City, São José).
- Benefits: Market‑competitive compensation, health & wellness benefits, parental leave, professional development funds, paid time off.
- Growth: Rapidly growing company (46% headcount growth YoY) with opportunities to shape products and services from day one.