VIETNAMESE CANDIDATE ONLY
Partner Cross-Border M&A & Private Equity
Our client - A foreign law firm seeks a Partner to lead and grow our Vietnam practice from Ho Chi Minh City.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate, lead, and execute cross-border buy-side/sell-side M&A and PE investments (majority/minority, growth, PIPEs, secondaries) involving Vietnam and SEA jurisdictions.
- Advise on deal structuring, due diligence, shareholder/joint venture arrangements, regulatory approvals, foreign ownership, competition/merger control, and post-closing integration.
- Manage client relationships (sponsor/PE, sovereigns, strategic corporates), coordinate with regional offices.
- Lead and mentor associates; ensure quality control, risk management, and compliance with professional/firm standards.
- Build relationships with regulators and transaction advisors.
Requirements (Must-Have)
- Current or former experience at a law firm (top-tier local or international) focusing on cross-border M&A/PE.
- 1015+ years PQE with a strong track record leading complex deals in/into Vietnam and SEA.
- Vietnam-qualified lawyer (Lawyer Practising Certificate) or internationally qualified (e.g., US/UK/SG/HK/AU) eligible to register as a foreign lawyer in Vietnam.
- Excellent English (written/oral) and solid Vietnamese for client/authority interaction.
- Demonstrated origination capability and client development; team leadership and coaching experience
