Legal Manager

Job Description

• Support the Legal Director and BOD in strategic files, including M&A deals, capital raise, listing and IPO, legal restructuring
• Monitor corporate governance and board issues, and provide regulatory and compliance counseling concerning many substantive areas including investment, securities, IP, franchise, retail, and F&B operations
• Advise, draft, and review contracts for company initiatives and operation activities of the Business units, including franchising agreements, and distribution contracts; Provide legal advice for corporate matters
• Manage legal team and provide coaching for team members

Job Requirement

Education: 

• Bachelor of Law, obtaining a practicing certificate and admitted to a bar association

Experience:

• 8 years or more of practice experience, in which at least 5 years working for tier 1 or tier 2 lawfirms, 3 - 4 years for manager level in MNCs or FIEs;
• Experience in M&A deals, capital raise, securities and general corporate

Work-related skills:

• Ability to maintain project timelines and foster strong relationships with BU and other departments and team members.
• Proven drafting and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work independently on numerous activities and prioritize them properly while meeting deadlines.
• The ability to confront conflict and difficult issues in a professional, assertive and proactive manner.
• High degree of verbal and written communication and analytical skills.

Soft skills:

• Professional proficiency in Vietnamese and English required Advanced / fluent English both verbal and written.
• Strong care ethic.
• Able to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload.
• A real interest and desire in developing and contributing to all aspect of a successful practice including business development and knowledge management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, a team player, organized and attention to detail
• Asian experience and knowledge