LEGAL OFFICER

Job Description

1. Legal Advisory & Compliance:

• Provide legal advice on matters related to Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Research and update new laws and regulations impacting CRES activities.
• Partake in dispute resolution and settlement related to CRES operations.

2. Legal Documentation:

• Draft, review, and manage legal documents, including:
  • ERC/IRC extension & renewal, sub-licenses, amending licenses, environmental licenses, etc.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and standard procurement contracts for CRES vendors.
  • Contracts and service agreements to ensure legal compliance.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of legal documents submitted by vendors.
• Review and revise project deliverables developed by team members and vendors to ensure legal consistency.
• Draft and prepare tender and contract documentation for consultants and vendors

3. Transaction Management:

• Oversee legal aspects of land title verification, land use zones, and zone requirements.
• Manage the procurement process for external legal counsel, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Conduct due diligence on potential vendors, including background checks, financial assessment, and relationship analysis.

4. Translation & Communication:

• Translate legal documents from Vietnamese to English and vice versa to support internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure legal clarity and compliance in all transactions.
• Closely work with Authority.

5. Other Duties:

• Support the General Manager with ad hoc legal assignments and strategic initiatives.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Minimum 5 years of experience in legal advisory, preferably in Corporate Real Estate Services or construction-related legal roles.
• Prefer candidate who have experience in managing vendor due diligence and procurement processes.
• Strong research skills and ability
• Strong understanding of corporate, real estate, and construction laws, FIDIC contract.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
• Proficiency in English, Chinese is a plus.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with cross -functional teams.