Balsam Brands is a global eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. Our flagship brand is Balsam Hill™, the world’s leading retailer of artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have an impact in a people-first company that values relationship-building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Ireland, and the Philippines.

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our communities. When you join Balsam Brands, you’ll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work while building a welcoming workplace.

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• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes

At Balsam International, our Philippine Regional Operating Headquarters, we like to think of our people-first culture as more than just a tagline. It's the heart of our company. Being recognized as one of the Philippine’s Best Work Places by the prestigious Great Place To Work organization is a testament to this.

We know that you need to feel comfortable in your work environment, so we make sure that everyone in the team is supported and cared for. Team Manila has been working from home since 2010 with occasional in-person meet-ups and events to help build relationships and foster camaraderie.

Team Manila represents nearly every function in the company — from Marketing to Operations and everything in between. Everyone gets to enjoy company-issued laptops and full employee benefits including HMO coverage, mental health support, paid time off, 13th-month pay, and many more. The company trips, wellness benefits, and other perks are just the cherry on top of our permanent work-from-home setup.

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• Balsam International on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-international-unlimited

At Balsam International, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together. Balsam International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Are you a master of details with a passion for organization and making an impact? As our Legal & Regulatory Administrative Assistant, you’ll be the backbone of our global legal operations, ensuring everything runs seamlessly. Reporting to our Senior Counsel in the Philippines, you’ll take charge of contracts, safeguard intellectual property, manage corporate filings, and keep us aligned with regulatory requirements worldwide. You’ll also become our contract tool expert and create systems that empower the entire team. If you love connecting the dots, solving puzzles, and being a trusted partner in a dynamic environment, we’d love to have you on board!

What you’ll be doing:  

Contract Tracking and Management; Maintenance and Management of CLM Tool 

• Maintains and manages the contract lifecycle management tool (CLM) of Balsam Brands, including: Configuring and managing workflows; Managing contract and legal request data; Generating reports and analyzing data; Understanding and managing integrations with other business systems; and Understanding and exploring the potential of AI and machine learning within the CLM platform. 

• Maintains and tracks all contracts to which Balsam Brands is party. 

• Handles, safeguards, and maintains legal forms database for internal use. 

Intellectual Property Tracking and Management 

• Tracks and administers trademark, copyright, and patent portfolios in conjunction with General Counsel and outside intellectual property counsel.  

• Reports intellectual property infringement and coordinates with external vendors and external counsel in protecting the intellectual property rights of Balsam Brands.  

• Provides advice to internal teams on proper trademark usage across websites and other creative assets.  

• Reviews proposed product names and descriptions to ensure non-infringement of existing registered marks. 

Domain Name Management 

• Tracks and administers Balsam Brands’ domain portfolio and coordinates with Balsam Brands’ external domain management provider. 

Internal Knowledgebase Management 

• Maintains templates, checklists, FAQs, best practices, and other resources for common legal tasks and queries.  

• Ensures the up-to-date nature of all information within the knowledge base.  

• Improves knowledge base accessibility and usability, such as by organizing and categorizing information for easy retrieval. 

Corporate Filings and Registrations 

• Administers and maintains corporate, regulatory, and some tax filings and registrations in a variety of U.S. (and some non-U.S.) jurisdictions, including annual renewals.  

• Conducts basic research on U.S. federal and state laws, as well as the laws of other countries, to determine tax registration and filing obligations. 

Basic Legal and Market Research 

• Performs basic legal research, analyzes information, summarizes findings accurately, and responds to various queries regarding the same.  

• Provides insight into best and common industry practices by benchmarking similar businesses concerning, among others, marketing and advertising, sustainability, and data privacy. 

General Functions 

• Manages sensitive and confidential matters like corporate structure, internal legal matters, and organizational changes. 

• Assists in the regulatory obligations of Balsam Brands. 

• Assists and provides efficient day-to-day operation of the company’s legal functions. 

Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

What we’re looking for:  

• College graduate of any course, preferably with background in legal work.  

• Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and summarize findings concisely. 

• Excellent written and verbal English communication and interpersonal skills are paramount. This includes drafting correspondence (emails, letters) and effectively communicating with foreign counterparts, government agencies, and vendors, and taking accurate meeting minutes. 

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Project management skills. 

• Meticulous attention to detail is crucial. 

• Ability and desire for continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies.  

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and other relevant software. 

• Ability to identify and analyze problems, troubleshoot technical issues, and find effective solutions independently and proactively. 

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively. 

• Ability to have phone/web conference calls in early morning or late evening with foreign counterparts, partners/vendors, and where needed. 

Nice to have: 

• Experience conducting legal research. 

• Experience in importing, exporting, and managing data within a system, as well as the ability to understand data structures, APIs, and integrations with other business systems.

Location: The Legal & Regulatory Administrative Assistant position is a work-from-home position for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Tarlac areas only.

Our must-haves:

• Must be open to joining some face-to-face gatherings, like our monthly functional meetings and quarterly teamwide events.
• Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
• Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber or Broadband connection (not mobile or broadband stick) as the primary internet connection with a minimum actual speed of 10MBPS.
• Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed, if primary connection becomes spotty.

Status: This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

Hardware Provision: Company-issued Laptop will be provided on the first day.

At Balsam International, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, this includes:

• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid Leaves. We use time off to rest, go on vacation, or just sleep in! Our paid time off is flexible to our needs.
• Internet Subsidy. With internet allowance, we are set up for success.
• Healthcare Coverage (+ 2 dependents). We worry less about rising medical costs with flexible quality healthcare benefits.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Benefit. We make sure parents are supported while they navigate work and family life.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit. Our professional and personal development are fully supported. Whether it be online courses, workshops or books!
• Mental Health Support. We manage work and life's challenges through Mental Health Day breaks, 24/7 professional counselling, and curated webinars.
• Company Incentive. An additional cash-based perk for all our Brandits based on company's performance.
• Meeting & Team Building Allowance. Happy tummies make our meetings more fun and productive!
• Shutdown Week. We can spend more time on things that matter with an additional one week paid time off on top of paid leaves.
• Volunteer Time Off. With two paid days off, we are able to volunteer for advocacies we believe in.
• Bereavement Leave. We get additional paid leaves when a loved one passes to grieve and provide immediate support to our families.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.