Legal & Compliance Manager

Duties and responsibilities

I. Key Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Degree in Law or a related field; legal certification is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Legal and Compliance Manager or similar role.
• 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 conditions

Location: Valency Vietnam International Trading Co, Lot C9, Street 14, Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park, Hiep Phuoc Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City

Working Days:- Monday to Friday (Full day) and Saturday (Half Day)