ABOUT THE ROLE
Crossian is a high-growth technology-driven e-commerce business. Behind our success is our people. As a start-up formed in 2020, we have created a fast-paced and dynamic environment, enabling our people to reach a cumulative average growth rate of over 1000% in just under 3 years. Our mission now is to build direct-to-consumer brands and increase customer lifetime value.
As our Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property, you will take full ownership of all legal matters with a heavy focus on Intellectual Property and contracts in a high-growth e-commerce/fashion company. You will be the frontline defender of our brands—leading patent and trademark registrations, aggressively executing takedown processes against copycats, and ensuring every partnership contract is airtight. Your expertise will directly support our rapid expansion into the US market by securing patents/trademarks and removing counterfeit listings at scale, allowing the business to move fast without legal exposure.
Working Place:
- Ha Noi: 1st Floor, Pax Sky Building, 63-65 Ngo Thi Nham, Hai Ba Trung District, Ha Noi Capital
- Ho Chi Minh: Floor 12, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Provide legal advice to the business and its leaders based on an excellent understanding of the local law context and business needs.
- Lead patent and trademark registration for all apparel products and build a strong, defensible global IP portfolio.
- Lead end-to-end document drafting, review, negotiation, and execution—with a focus on language, terms, and wording to minimize risk.
- Own and aggressively execute the full copyright / patent / trademark infringement takedown process.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external law firms: independently decide when to escalate unfamiliar or complex cases, brief counsel, control costs, and implement advice effectively.
- Review and finalize Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies, vendor agreements, influencer contracts, marketplace policies, and all partner-facing documents to ensure maximum legal protection and full alignment with business objectives.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) is required; a Master of Laws (LL.M) is a plus.
- Candidates who attended international or joint programs covering US law will have a strong advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of legal (IP / trademark / patent) experience, preferably in-house at a high-growth e-commerce or fashion company, or at a law firm.
- Deep knowledge of US intellectual property law (trademark, copyright, patent) and contract law, including DMCA regulations.
- Hands-on experience in US market IP protection: successfully registering and defending trademarks and patents, combined with aggressive execution of the takedown process.
- Excellent English (equivalent to IELTS 7.0+) for drafting agreements and communicating directly with international counsel and platforms.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
At Crossian, our people are the key to our success. We believe in creating an attractive total compensation package (TCP) that not only retains employees but allows them to excel in their profession. These include:
- Total Compensation Package (Avg.18 months/year)
- Monthly Salary: Competitiveandnegotiable based on experience.
- Guaranteed Pay: 13th-month salary and 100% gross salary during probation.
- Global Health Insurance package.
- Statutory contributions (SI, HI, UI) based on 100% of gross salary.
- 5 working days per week (From Monday to Friday)
- 12 days of paid annual leave & 3 well-being off days.
- Training & Development budget.
- Team building budget.
- 5-star company events.
- Office Life: Dedicated Crossian Café and a well-stocked pantry with free refreshments.
- Other benefits in accordance with the Company's Policy and Vietnam Labor Law.
