Legal Officer

Responsibilities:

As a Legal Officer, you will serve as a key advisor and executor in the legal management of the company. This role covers not only legal consultation and compliance but also active participation in strategic initiatives, cross-departmental advising, and governmental engagement. You are expected to operate independently, working directly with the Head of Executive Office and Board of Directors when necessary.

1. Legal management & consultation
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of legal documents and contracts (business, investment, commercial, internal policies, etc.).
- Provide legal advice to the Board of Directors and cross-functional teams on company operations, product development, and compliance matters.
- Develop and manage legal risk control systems, including procedures, templates, and workflows to minimize exposure and liability.
- Proactively identify, assess, and advise on legal risks in business activities and corporate decisions.

2. Government relations & external affairs
- Represent the company and liaise effectively with governmental agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Handle licensing, inspection, and compliance matters with government offices.
- Support the company’s engagement with external partners in a legally compliant manner (investors, partners, vendors, etc.).

3. Legal procedures & compliance
- Lead efforts to build and implement internal legal procedures and frameworks aligned with Vietnamese law and the company’s evolving needs.
- Stay up-to-date on relevant legal changes and regulatory trends; translate them into actionable internal guidelines and updates.
- Ensure legal due diligence is performed for any corporate transaction (M&A, capital raise, shareholding changes, etc.).

4. Business and strategic support
- Support research and analysis for corporate projects with legal elements.
- Participate in internal task forces and project groups to provide legal guidance during planning and execution phases.
- Review commercial proposals, business models, and operational decisions to ensure alignment with the legal landscape.

5. Documentation & internal training
- Maintain and manage a centralized database of contracts, legal documents and legal network.
- Support the legal literacy of the organization by conducting knowledge-sharing sessions, training, and legal briefings for relevant departments.

6. Other
- Assist the BOD in preparing for meetings, ensuring all necessary documentation is provided and agendas are well-defined.
- Facilitate communication between the Board and other departments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Skills and experience:

1. Core Skills:
- Law degree with at least 03 years of experience in corporate or in-house legal roles.
- Strong understanding of Vietnamese corporate law, commercial law, labor law, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Proficient in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and legal documents in both Vietnamese and English.
- Experience working with or for state authorities (licensing, inspection, or dispute resolution) is a plus.

2. Interpersonal Skills:
- Mature mindset and ability to work independently while aligning with the direction of the Executive Office/BOD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
- High attention to detail, with strong logic and ability to foresee and manage risks.
- Collaborative, responsible, and trusted team player with cross-functional coordination ability.
- Strong documentation and process-building skills.

Benefits:

- Top salary range in the market (willing to negotiate)
- Compensation, pay raise approval at least 2 times per year, a 13th month salary depending on employee’s performance
- Performance bonus (up to 2-month salary)
- Social – Health – Insurance fully paid
- Healthcare: Annual health check-up, Premium Health Insurance (from level leader according to the company's regulations)
- Advantageous and yield benefits, other benefits such as holiday vacations, benefits for employee’s relatives
- Exposure to strategic and BOD-level projects
- Unlimited chance of being promoted based on employee’s performance