Legal Lead

Our strategic partner specializes in supplying ingredients, additives, and related commodities for various manufacturing industries. The business is currently expanding its operations in Vietnam and is seeking multiple new positions to support its growth strategy and business expansion in the next development phase.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Summary

Our strategic partner is seeking a Legal Lead to handle corporate legal matters and public-company governance. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, the role covers information disclosure, shareholder and Board meetings, licensing, legal advisory, and dispute resolution, without direct people-management responsibility.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle information disclosure and carry out corporate governance activities for a public company.
• Arrange and coordinate General Meetings of Shareholders and Board of Directors meetings.
• Process applications for the issuance, amendment, and renewal of Enterprise Registration Certificates, Investment Registration Certificates, and other licences required for company operations.
• Handle disputes and litigation before competent courts as assigned.
• Review and advise on legal matters arising across the organization’s operations.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Head of Legal.
• Perform additional tasks requested by management in line with the company’s operating needs.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Law.
• At least 7 years of experience in corporate legal matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office applications.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Integrity, diligence, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good analytical, logical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under substantial pressure.
• Sound knowledge of enterprise, investment, and securities laws, as well as public-company governance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in handling assignments and coordinating with departments and management.
• Willingness to undertake other duties assigned by management.
• Experience with public companies is preferred; candidates from unlisted public companies are also considered.
• Well-rounded experience in information disclosure, General Meetings of Shareholders, Board of Directors meetings, and corporate governance is highly valued.
• Experience in corporate legal advisory, contract review, and resolving legal issues arising in business operations.
• Law-firm experience may be considered, provided in-house legal work accounts for most of the candidate’s career.
• Lawyer certification is not required.

If you possess the required skills and experience and are ready to significantly contribute to the dynamic team, we warmly welcome your application at thanh.nguyen@peoplewise.vn or  application@peoplewise.vn.

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