Head Of Legal

con cung corporation (concung.com)

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

12-15 Years

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Introduction

Con Cung is the biggest omni-channel company for mom & baby with 600 retail stores in Vietnam in 2021 and plan to have 1,000 stores by 2023 with 1 billion USD revenue. Con Cung's annual growth rate is more than 70%. With the vision of providing good quality products for children, Con Cung is strongly investing into Product Research and Development in order to manufacture and provide products that are suitable to the local market in terms of pricing and quality. We also invest into technology in order to manage the network and online channel efficiently.

Con Cung Corporation also develops in-house cutting-edge automation and intelligence technologies. We are seeking for young, smart & dynamic talents to grow your career together with us.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Head of Legal is responsible for leading and strengthening the legal, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management framework.
This role acts as a strategic business partner to the Chairman, CEO and Leadership Team to support rapid retail expansion, e-commerce growth, private label/product development, commercial partnerships, technology investments, and operational excellence while ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
The position will oversee enterprise legal aspects across retail operations, commercial contracts, labor & employment matters, product compliance, consumer protection, data privacy, dispute resolution, licensing, corporate governance, M&A/investment support, and regulatory affairs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Corporate Governance & Board Support

Act as corporate legal advisor to Chairman, CEO and senior leadership team.
Support shareholder matters, governance structures, board resolutions, and corporate records.
Ensure compliance with Vietnamese corporate laws and governance best practices.
Support investment transactions, fundraising activities, and strategic partnerships.
Lead legal due diligence activities for expansion projects, investments, and M&A opportunities.
Develop scalable legal governance frameworks suitable for a high-growth omni-channel retail business.
Establish legal priorities balancing risk management with business agility.

2. Commercial & Retail Legal Management

Lead drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and governance of all commercial agreements and contracts including but not limited to Supplier contracts, Distribution agreements, Import/export, Marketing partnerships, Lease & Insurance agreements, Franchise/commercial collaborations, Technology/SaaS agreements, Logistics and warehousing contracts, Marketplace/e-commerce partnerships.
Support merchandising and sourcing teams for matters relating to Product claims, Labeling compliance, Product registration, Consumer protection regulations, OTC/baby product regulations, Promotional campaigns.
Ensure legal compliance across store operations and omni-channel activities nationwide.

3. Administrative Procedures & Regulatory Licensing

Lead and oversee all legal administrative procedures and regulatory licensing activities supporting nationwide retail and omni-channel operations.
Manage corporate and operational registrations, licenses, and regulatory filings, including but not limited to:
Business registration and amendments
Establishment of branches, representative offices, and new business locations
Operational permits and regulatory approvals
Promotion registrations and notifications
Food safety, product-related, and fire protection compliance
Manage product registration and regulatory approval plans aligned with business and operational requirements.
Provide legal review and approval for product claims, labeling, packaging, advertising, and promotional activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Support Head Office functions, warehouses, and stores in working with local authorities, regulators, inspectors, and enforcement agencies.
Coordinate with regulatory authorities and external parties regarding licensing, compliance, inspections, and operational legal matters.
Monitor regulatory changes and provide proactive legal guidance to ensure ongoing compliance across business operations.

4. Intellectual Property (IP) Management & Brand Protection

Lead enterprise-wide intellectual property protection and brand governance initiatives across all company brands, products, digital platforms, and commercial assets.
Manage trademark and copyright protection, IP portfolio administration, licensing matters, domain name protection, and anti-counterfeit enforcement activities.
Protect company brands, private-label products, packaging, marketing assets, digital content, proprietary business information, and confidential know-how.
Develop governance frameworks and approval processes for brand usage, product naming, advertising and promotional claims, packaging and labeling compliance, digital and marketplace content governance
Partner with Departments like Commercial/Merchandising, Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, E-commerce, Technology, and Operations teams to identify and mitigate IP-related risks.
Lead enforcement and dispute resolution activities relating to trademark infringement, counterfeit products, unauthorized reseller activities, brand misuse, copyright violations, marketplace takedown actions
Coordinate with external counsel, authorities, industry bodies, and e-commerce platforms regarding IP registration, enforcement, compliance, and protection matters.
Establish internal controls and organization-wide awareness regarding intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, customer data usage, and brand protection.

5. Litigation, Corporate Legal Affairs & Risk Management

Lead and manage legal disputes, complaints, claims, investigations, and related legal proceedings involving the company.
Represent and protect the company's legitimate rights and interests in working with government authorities, arbitration centers, courts, external counsel, and third parties.
Provide legal advice and risk assessment relating to commercial operations, strategic projects, investments, partnerships, and business initiatives.
Participate in legal due diligence, legal structuring, and appraisal activities for M&A transactions, investments, new company establishment, and other strategic projects.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across business operations and functions.
Review, develop, update, and implement legal policies, governance frameworks, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and strengthen enterprise risk management.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations, assess business impact, and provide proactive legal guidance to relevant stakeholders.
Support the development of legal awareness and compliance culture across the organization.

Job Requirements

1. Education background:

Bachelor's degree in law (mandatory), Lawyer Practicing Certificate preferred and/or master's degree in legal/business is an advantage.

2. Experience

12-15+ years of legal experience and at least 5 years in managerial role with proven records working in Large Retail chains/FMCG/Consumer Goods/e-commerce/Fast-growth business.
Experience supporting multi-site operations and rapid business scaling.
Experience working with investors, board members, and senior executives.
Experience working with government authorities and managing complex regulatory or reputational matters preferred.
Proven experience in compliance training, conducting audits, and resolving legal issues in a business environment.

3. Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

Be able to analyze complex issues, make sound judgments and propose different solutions,
Strong knowledge of advertising laws, promotions, consumer protection, corporate governance, Retail store activities and licensing processes.
Strong communication skills with proficiency in English (written and spoken),
Strong commercial mindset,
Executive stakeholder management,
High business acumen
High integrity and ethics

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