Key Responsibilities

Legal Compliance

Ensure that manufacturing and business operations comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to the environment, fire prevention and firefighting, construction, and safety.
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities in providing explanations, handling inspections and audits, and resolving legal matters.
Prepare and review documentation for license applications and amendments, and to meet regulatory requirements.

Resolution of Legal Matters

Coordinate with legal consultants and service providers to resolve legal matters as they arise.
Provide relevant documents and information; monitor progress and evaluate consultants performance. Recommend appropriate approaches to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Participate in dispute resolution as needed.

Legal Risk Management

Review and identify legal risks in investment, manufacturing, construction, and factory operations.
Advise on measures to prevent and address legal risks.
Monitor new laws and regulations, assess their impact, and recommend appropriate adjustments to the Company's operations.

Legal Records Management & Reporting

Manage and maintain legal records, inspection and audit documentation, and dispute files in accordance with applicable requirements.
Provide periodic and ad hoc reports on the status of legal matters and the Company's legal risks.
Recommend measures to improve the effectiveness of legal management and mitigate risks.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law. Lawyer Practicing Certificate is an advantage.
Minimum 5 - 7 years of legal experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing companies.
Proven experience handling legal matters related to environmental regulations, fire safety compliance, construction, licensing, and industrial operations.
Strong background in contract management, dispute resolution, and corporate legal advisory.
Candidates must have hands-on legal experience within manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, food ingredients, agriculture processing, or related production environments.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Vietnamese laws and regulations applicable to manufacturing businesses.
Excellent legal analysis, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen.
Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently to operating sites and project locations.

Legal Manager