Consultant Legal Contracts Operations
- Legal Compliance • Oversee and ensure legal compliance across all entities and locations in Vietnam. • Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company. • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and national regulations. • Coordinating with customs brokers and third-party contractors on import and export declaration filings for Vietnam to ensure full customs compliance. • Support ISO and fire safety (PCCC) assessments. • Liaise with external legal advisors on disputes, litigation, and arbitration matters. • Maintain records and reporting for ongoing cases, including updates to regional teams. - Business Partnership & Advisory • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and internal teams on legal and regulatory matters. • Support cross-functional projects and commercial initiatives. • Serve as the primary legal contact within the assigned markets. - Licensing and Permits • Manage the process of obtaining and renewing licenses, permits, and registrations for Company operations in Vietnam across all products. • Maintain comprehensive database of all licenses and permits, ensuring they are updated. • Handling proper year end closure of customs related documentation for all products. - Land Use Rights • Handle land use right-related matters, including lease agreements and land title issues. • Collaborate with relevant authorities and landowners to resolve any land-related disputes or issues. - Contract Management • Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, and partnerships. • Ensure that contracts align with legal requirements and mitigate potential risks to the company. - Government Relations • Establish and maintain positive relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies. • Act as the primary point of contact for legal and compliance matters when dealing with external stakeholders. - Reporting and Documentation • Maintain accurate and organized records of all legal and compliance-related documents and correspondence. • Prepare regular reports for senior management on legal and compliance activities and developments.
- Degree in Law or a related field; legal certification is a plus. - Proven experience as a Legal and Compliance Manager or similar role. Experience in Manufacturing industry. - 7-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience. - In-depth knowledge of Vietnamese laws, regulations, and compliance standards. - Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. - Attention to detail and strong analytical skills. - Fluent in both written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
- Working for a global company with offices in 22 countries and a team of 2600+ people