Location
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City
Salary
VND26,000,000 - 43,000,000
Job Number
SDG-124769
Industry
industrial
Languages
English Level:Business Level;Japanese Level:None;
Job Category
Legal & Compliance
Posted 2025/11/05

Job Description

<Job Responsibilities>
The Legal Counsel will provide legal support across the company’s activities in Vietnam and internationally, with key responsibilities as below:
-	Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts 
-	Advise on legal risks and ensure compliance with Vietnamese laws and relevant international regulations. 
-	Liaise with external counsel and government authorities when necessary. 
-	Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, internal policies, new business/project, and risk management. 
-	Handle dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration. 
-	Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Vietnam that may impact the business. 
-	Support the affiliate companies from time to time
-	Conduct legal training and awareness sessions for staff
-	Handle compliance-related works and other tasks as requested

Job Requirement

<Necessary Skill / Experience >
・Education Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Law or higher is required; a lawyer admitted to the Vietnam Bar is preferable. 
・Language: English - Business Level
・Qualification and experience: 
-	Minimum 5 years of professional experience, ideally in a law firm and/or in-house legal department of a multinational company. 
-	Experience in international trade, commodities, and investment is highly desirable. 
-	Strong understanding of Vietnamese contract law, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks. 
-	Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills. 
-	Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. 

・Personality and social skills:
-	Strong skills in legal research, issue analysis, and synthesis. 
-	Proficient in legal risk management and assessment. 
-	Clear and effective communication, with strong critical thinking abilities. 
-	Able to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams, especially in collaboration across departments
-	Strong networking skills with legal professionals externally.