Senior Legal Executive (Operations)

Work Location: The Mett Tower, 15 Tran Bach Dang street, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for assisting the Deputy Manager/Senior Manager in supporting all legal aspects of the company's ongoing projects and business operations. The position requires a solid foundation in corporate and real estate law, with an emphasis on contract negotiation, template preparation, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management. The Senior Executive will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all business and operational activities align with legal standards and effectively support commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Support for Operations & Compliance

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts, project agreements, and customer Sale & Purchase Contracts (SPCs).
• Work under the guidance of the Senior Manager to ensure project and business operations fully comply with applicable legal regulations.
• Provide direct legal support to internal departments (e.g., Operations, Customer Service, Sales, etc.) and coordinate responses to customer inquiries.
• Maintain and update a centralized repository of FAQs, legal guidance, and contract templates related to SPCs and daily operations.
• Translate legal documents, store and update legal files, and submit application dossiers to regulatory authorities as assigned.
• Support pre-litigation matters by working closely with internal stakeholders and the litigation team.

2. Template Standardization & Contract Management

• Review operational contracts submitted by internal departments and identify potential legal risks.
• Prepare, update, and standardize legal templates for sales activities, procurement, and daily operational requirements.
• Establish standard contract workflows and guidance to streamline contract review processes for business units.

3. Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Assist in delivering clear, practical legal advice to business units on all legal issues arising from daily operations.
• Research and assess legal risks related to business plans, operational practices, and new operational initiatives.
• Support negotiations with external parties to protect the company's legal and commercial interests.
• Coordinate with external law firms on operational legal matters, and assist in preparing documentation for dispute resolution or court/arbitration cases.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B); law practice certificate is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience working in an in-house Legal Department, with relevant exposure to legal operations, contract management, and regulatory compliance within a real estate developer or multinational company.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of real estate/property laws, corporate regulations, and commercial contract management.
• Excellent legal drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and practical problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal operation teams and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); strong research, logical, and analytical skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound professional judgment.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple operational tasks in a fast-paced environment.