Legal Supervisor

Job Summary

The Legal Operations is responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and support to Masan Consumer's operating entities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role provides legal guidance on day-to-day production and business operations, corporate governance, regulatory matters, and legal risk management.

The position also works closely with business functions, operating entities, government authorities, and external advisors to proactively identify legal risks, provide practical solutions, strengthen compliance awareness, and support the Company's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

1. Legal Advisory for Business Operations

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to Management and relevant functions on legal matters arising from the Company's production and business activities.
• Advise operating entities on legal requirements, procedures, and potential risks related to their day-to-day operations.
• Review and recommend appropriate legal solutions to support business activities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Support internal functions and operating entities in resolving legal issues and disputes arising from business operations.

2. Legal Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Monitor, research, and analyze changes in laws and regulations relevant to the Company's manufacturing, trading, and business activities.
• Assess the potential impact of new regulations on business operations and provide timely recommendations to relevant departments and Management.
• Develop and implement legal compliance guidelines, procedures, and control measures for operating entities.
• Promote legal and compliance awareness across the organization through legal updates, consultation, and training.
• Ensure compliance with requirements during inspections, investigations, and regulatory reviews conducted by competent authorities.

3. Corporate Governance

• Provide legal support for corporate governance matters of the Company's subsidiaries and affiliated entities, including joint stock companies and limited liability companies.
• Advise on corporate governance structures, statutory requirements, internal approvals, and corporate documentation.
• Review and support the preparation of corporate resolutions, decisions, meeting minutes, authorizations, and other corporate legal documents.
• Ensure corporate governance activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, the Company's charter, and internal policies.

4. Legal Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and proactively manage legal and regulatory risks arising from the Company's production and business activities.
• Develop appropriate legal risk mitigation measures and advise Management on potential legal exposures and recommended actions.
• Support relevant departments in establishing preventive controls and improving processes to minimize legal and compliance risks.
• Escalate material legal risks and issues to Management in a timely manner.

5. Legal Projects & Process Improvement

• Participate in and provide legal support for strategic projects, including digital transformation, process improvement, business expansion, and risk management initiatives.
• Review and improve legal processes, guidelines, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Group Legal functions to implement legal initiatives and projects.
• Support the development and implementation of legal technology and digital solutions where applicable.

6. Government & External Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant government authorities and regulatory agencies within the assigned scope.
• Represent the Company in meetings and working sessions with government authorities, external partners, consultants, and other relevant stakeholders on assigned legal matters.
• Coordinate with operating entities to establish and maintain appropriate relationships with competent local authorities.
• Work closely with external legal counsel and professional advisors when required.

7. Legal Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Ensure proper management, maintenance, and confidentiality of legal documents and records.
• Develop and maintain legal databases, regulatory updates, guidelines, and other legal knowledge resources.
• Ensure legal advice and recommendations are properly documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law or a related legal field.
• 4-6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in legal departments of FMCG, manufacturing, consumer goods, or trading companies.
• Experience in providing legal advice for manufacturing and business operations, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese enterprise law, commercial law, corporate governance, and regulations relevant to manufacturing and consumer goods businesses.
• Experience working with government authorities and handling regulatory inspections, reviews, or compliance matters is an advantage.
• Experience in legal project management, process improvement, or digital transformation is a plus.
• Lawyer Certificate/Practicing License is preferred.
• Good command of English, particularly in legal documents, communication, and professional discussions.