Head of Legal

About the job

The Company: Our client is a leader in the lifestyle industry in Southeast Asia, with a strong focus on delivering the finest services and amazing experiences to their customers. Being the leader of the nightlife industry in Vietnam with over 4,000 people, they are growing into an ecosystem of nightlife, F&B, retail, wellness, and digital products that provide the finest services and deliver amazing experiences to their customers.

As the Head of Legal, you will be instrumental in crafting and executing legal strategies that uphold the integrity and objectives of our organization. The ideal candidate will lead a comprehensive range of legal activities, including contract negotiation, compliance oversight, risk management, policy development, and dispute resolution. This role presents an exceptional chance to shape the legal framework of a company that values both professional development and employee well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure the company’s unwavering adherence to legal guidelines and regulations, thereby safeguarding our impeccable reputation.
• Give advice and monitor all applicable aspects of the law, ensuring that the Group business follows the proper procedure in every way possible.
• Serve as the primary source of expert legal advice for our esteemed management team, addressing a diverse spectrum of issues.
• Assume a pivotal role in formulating strategic defense strategies aimed at minimizing legal risks and staunchly protecting the company’s legal interests.
• Take the lead in specifying and developing internal governance policies and procedures. Continuously assess and enhance these policies to align with changing legal requirements.
• Manage and oversee legal disputes, litigation, and regulatory matters. Collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary and represent the company’s interests effectively.
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces.
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.

Requirements

• 8+ Years of In-house counsel or law firm experience
• Proficient in developing and communicating sound legal advice and analysis, considering business objectives and risk mitigation.
• Impressive communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders and convey complex legal concepts.
• Exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing multiple complex projects and prioritizing competing work assignments effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving acumen to assess legal issues and provide strategic solutions.