Legal Counsel

Location Long Thành District
Industry
Category Legal/Compliance
Job reference 15366
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Consultant email tram.le@manpower.com.vn
Consultant contact no 0967890097
Date posted Jan 03, 2024
Key responsibilities:
  • Assisting legal and contract department in matters related to Vietnamese law
  • Work closely with team members and related departments regarding all activities related to contract life cycle 
  • Prepare, negotiate and review contracts (including but not limited to construction subcontracts, purchase contracts, partnership agreements, supply and installation contracts etc.) to ensure company interests are protected.
  • Follow up on the new legislation, and regulations related to the company’s major activities and report to the management.
  • Assist in resolving legal problems that will occur during projects.
  • Provide practical commercially-minded legal consulting to the various operational functions on all sorts of legal issues.
  • Conduct legal research and draft reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents.
  • Response timely the inquiries from other departments for contract related issues.
  • Identify the potential claim issues by coordinating with related departments.
  • Draft the contractual notices and official letters towards the counterparties.
  • Perform other tasks assigned in the department.

What distinguishes you:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law, Master’s Degree (LLM) is preferred
  • Must be an active member of the Vietnamese bar association 
  • At least 5 years of experience in reputable law firms/companies in Vietnam 
  • Working on a variety of commercial / business legal matters, including previous experience in drafting, negotiating, and closing complex business transactions
  • Specialty in construction law and construction contracts are strongly preferred 
  • Experience in and/or familiar to FIDIC contracts
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Strong ability to research and follow up, attention to detail, analysis, and reporting skills
  • Advanced problem solving skills  
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to take initiative
  • Flexible and adaptable approach 
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally,
  • Ability to prioritize projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment