EuroCham Vietnam is looking for a Legal/Policy Officer based in either Ho Chi Minh City.
EuroCham Vietnam has been implementing an initiative of the European Commission called the South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk (SEA HD). The SEA HD supports European SMEs / intermediary organisations to both protect and enforce their intellectual property (IP) rights in or relating to South-East Asia through the provision of free information and services.
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MAIN DUTIES
- Represent the SEA HD and help generating IP-related questions during events, trade fairs and matchmaking events in Vietnam (or online) and occasionally in other cities of SEA. The aim is to strengthen the visibility of the SEA HD activities and services;
- Produce or help producing IP-related reports and research but also IP content;
- Support the IPBA in the production of training materials and publications (by conducting initial research, creating first drafts and providing further content and design input);
- Attend meetings and conferences (either onsite or virtually) concerning IP in Vietnam and/or SEA and support in monitoring changes of the regional IP landscape (new legislation and practice);
- Be responsible for the quality control of tasks assigned by the PM or the IPBA related to the Project or by EuroCham (which may involve being handled in Vietnamese, either written or orally);
- Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Training Background: Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics, Trade, Law and Policy or a related field. IP education is preferred.
Work Experience:
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience;
- Experience of working in NGOs and for legal projects or law firm is preferred;
- Experience in IP law firm or background in IP is a strong asset.
Core Competencies:
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, personal discipline.
- Good knowledge and understanding of legal systems, especially with regards to IP protection and enforcement within SEA are preferred;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong sense of responsibility and flexibility; ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and also independently;
- Excellent report writing and data analysis skills;
- Proven legal drafting is an advantage;
- Detailed-oriented and good time management skills;
- Outgoing personality with strong networking skills;
- Team player & creative mindset.
Languages:Fluent written and spoken English, fluent in Vietnamese. A good knowledge of another European language is an advantage.
Software and Package Skills:Good computer skills with Microsoft Pack Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required. Computer skills with management software, database software and website software are preferred.
If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send the followings to [Confidential Information]:
- Your CV under Europass format with a cover letter;
- Your references (if any);
- Your Gross salary expectation.
NB: Due to the high number of expected applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
