Business Law Attorney / Paralegal

About Ensign Partners

Ensign Partners brings simplicity to complexity by integrating legal, financial, tax, insurance, and advisory expertise under one roof. Our clients receive one coordinated plan, one trusted team, and a clear path forward.

We are a values-driven firm built on professionalism, trust, and long-term relationships. Every role at Ensign matters. We believe exceptional client experiences are created through consistency, accuracy, and people who take pride in doing things the right way.

Position Overview

Ensign Partners is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Business Law Attorney / Paralegal to support our growing business law practice.

We are especially interested in candidates who are licensed attorneys in the Philippines or have significant experience supporting U.S. business law attorneys.

This role will focus on preparing and reviewing business legal documents, drafting contracts and agreements, assisting with business formations and transactions, managing legal workflows, and ensuring matters progress accurately and efficiently from start to finish.

You will work closely with our U.S.-based attorneys and legal team to prepare high-quality legal documents, conduct legal research, maintain organized client files, and support a wide range of business legal matters.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong legal background who enjoys drafting and reviewing contracts, understands business structures and transactions, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a professional, detail-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Draft, prepare, and revise business legal documents using attorney instructions, approved templates, and established procedures.

· Assist with business entity formation, including LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and related organizational documents.

· Prepare and review business agreements, including:

o Operating Agreements

o Shareholder and Partnership Agreements

o Buy-Sell Agreements

o Independent Contractor Agreements

o Employment Agreements

o Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements

o Service and Vendor Agreements

o Commercial Contracts

o Asset Purchase and Business Sale Agreements

o Corporate Resolutions and Governance Documents

· Support mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions through document preparation, due diligence, and coordination.

· Assist with corporate maintenance, annual filings, ownership changes, and entity compliance documentation.

· Conduct legal research related to U.S. business law under attorney direction.

· Review documents for accuracy, completeness, formatting, consistency, and potential issues requiring attorney attention.

· Prepare documents for attorney review and incorporate revisions as directed.

· Track outstanding tasks, deadlines, and legal matters to ensure efficient workflow.

· Maintain organized electronic client files and legal document management systems.

· Follow established systems, templates, checklists, and workflows consistently.

· Maintain the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

· Support additional business law and administrative projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

· Legal education, paralegal training, or professional experience in business law, corporate law, commercial contracts, or related legal work.

· Experience drafting, reviewing, or preparing legal documents and business agreements.

· Strong understanding of contracts, business entities, and general corporate legal principles.

· Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and document preparation skills.

· Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

· Strong legal research, proofreading, and analytical abilities.

· Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.

· Ability to work independently while following attorney instructions and established procedures.

· Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to quality, confidentiality, and meeting deadlines.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

· Licensed attorney in the Philippines — a significant advantage.

· Prior experience working with U.S.-based attorneys, law firms, or business clients.

· Experience with U.S. business law, corporate transactions, and contract drafting.

· Experience preparing LLC Operating Agreements, Buy-Sell Agreements, and other corporate governance documents.

· Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and transaction documentation.

· Experience with business entity formation and corporate compliance.

· Familiarity with U.S. legal terminology, document formatting, and legal procedures.

· Experience with Clio or other legal practice management software.

· Experience with legal document management systems and electronic signature platforms.

· Strong ability to identify inconsistencies, missing information, and potential legal issues for attorney review.

· Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and improve legal workflows.

Why Join Ensign Partners?

Ensign Partners is intentional about building a workplace where people are trusted, supported, and held to high standards. This role is an important part of helping business owners protect, operate, and grow their businesses with confidence.

Joining Ensign means:

· Being part of a mission-driven, people-first firm.

· Working in a professional, organized, and collaborative environment.

· Having clear expectations and the opportunity to take ownership of your work.

· Working alongside experienced U.S. attorneys and legal professionals.

· Gaining exposure to a variety of business law matters, contracts, and transactions.

· Contributing meaningfully to a growing and respected organization.

· Building a long-term career with opportunities for professional growth.

If you have a strong legal background, enjoy working with business contracts and corporate legal matters, and are committed to producing exceptional legal work with accuracy and professionalism, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Ensign Partners team.

Philippine licensed attorneys with strong English communication skills and an interest in U.S. business law are strongly encouraged to apply.

IMPORTANT: Instructions When Applying

Please follow these instructions carefully. They exist to filter serious candidates.

1. Do NOT email us directly.

If you email us outside of this job post, you will be automatically disqualified.

2. Your subject line must be:

Business Law Attorney / Paralegal at Ensign Partners

3. In your application, include ALL of the following:

· A short introduction.

· Your legal education and whether you are a licensed attorney in the Philippines.

· Your years of experience in business law, corporate law, or contract preparation.

· Whether you have experience working with U.S. attorneys or U.S. law firms.

· The types of business contracts and legal documents you have drafted or reviewed.

· Your experience with business entity formation, corporate governance, or mergers and acquisitions.

· Which legal software and document management systems you have used.

· Your English proficiency level.

· Your expected monthly salary in USD.

PAY WILL DEPEND ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Work hours will be full-time U.S. (Arizona) business hours.