Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel

• Law degree
• Qualified in Vietnam
• Postgraduate degree is an advantage
• Minimum 9 years of experiences, of which at least 3 years working as a lawyer in an international law-firm(s) or in-house counsel for a multinational company(ies)
• Deep understanding of Vietnam legal systems, laws and regulations as well as the legal trends, especially in oil and gas, petrochemicals, energy and/or construction;
• Experiences working with Government and other State bodies/agencies/ authorities, including Trade Union and Vietnamese court system;
• Strong experiences in corporate matters, company secretary, commercial contracts and procurement, compliance and dispute resolution;
• Previous experiences in oil and gas industry, especially downstream, or petrochemicals is advantage;
• Previous experiences in M&A, cross-border transactions, arbitration and other methods of dispute resolution is advantage;
• Previous experiences in project management, project financing, EPC contracts is advantage;
• Practical and operational-oriented
• Able to work both independently as a team member under high pressure environment
• Good communication and presentation skills. Able to deliver the message to various target audience
• Strong negotiation and organization skills
• Strong project management skills
• Fluent in English, both in writing and communicating

As a Senior Legal Counsel, he/she will:

• Advise the Company concerning Vietnamese laws and legal requirements required for or in relation to the business and operations, as well as the Company’s legal rights and obligations with regard to any legal or regulatory requirement. Accordingly, analyze the probable outcomes of legal requirements and make relevant recommendations for the best benefits of the Company.
• Advise the Company concerning business and commercial transactions, procurement contracts, and other contracts and agreements in normal course of the business; and ensuring and managing the compliance thereof;
• Advise the Company on potential or actual contractual claims and liabilities, possibilities of prosecuting or defending lawsuits and/or otherwise proceedings, and legal rights and obligations of the Company in such contractual claims or disputes and related proceedings. Accordingly, manage disputes and claims as assigned;
• Advise the Company on potential or actual administrative inspections, sanctions, actions, audits, and/or otherwise proceedings, possibilities of remedy and/or solutions for the Company and make relevant recommendation therefor. Accordingly, manage such legal proceedings as assigned;
• Advise and provide support in dealing and working with Government and relevant State bodies/ agencies/ authorities to the extent of his/her responsibilities and accountabilities;
• Identify and advise on any legal risk or exposure, findings and recommendations therefor, as well as follow up on remedy or mitigation. Manage legal and compliance risks so to optimize the business;
• Managing and supervising the performance of relevant team members as assigned;
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the position where assigned;
• Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time in relation to the position;
• When required and as assigned, represent, defend and act for the Company in relevant legal proceedings.

• High limit of medical and personal accident insurance for the employee and children;
• Personal Income Tax 50% deduction;
• Accommodation & Transportation to work will be provided by the Company;
• Free meal at site canteen (lunch).