Senior Legal Specialist

Company Description

Nha Trang SeaFoods (NTSF SeaFoods) is committed to excellence in the seafood industry, leveraging extensive experience and cutting-edge technology. The company is recognized as one of the most prestigious in Vietnam, excelling in various fields such as seafood catching, cultivation, processing, and trading machinery and materials. NTSF SeaFoods adheres to international standards like HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, ISO 14000, and ACC, making it an industry leader. With its certifications (DL 394, DL 440, DL 461), NTSF SeaFoods exports high-quality products to prominent corporations and supermarkets globally, including the EU and US markets.

Role Description

Corporate Governance & Shareholder Relations

Directly draft and prepare dossiers and documents for the General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors meetings.

Act as the Corporate Secretary: Record minutes, draft Resolutions, and monitor the implementation of board decisions.

Manage information disclosure activities and maintain transparent relationships with shareholders.

Contract & Legal Document Management

Lead the drafting, vetting, and direct negotiation of various commercial contracts: Seafood raw material procurement, service supply, international logistics, factory construction, machinery and equipment, etc.

Review and ensure the legal compliance of internal documents, regulations, and policies issued by the company.

Legal Advisory & Operational Support

Provide in-depth legal advice to the Board of Management regarding operational risks (environmental issues, food safety, labor, etc.).

Conduct legal due diligence for new investment projects, M&A deals, or factory expansions.

Compliance & Risk Control

Establish a compliance control system; regularly update changes in the Law on Enterprises, Law on Investment, import-export regulations, and international technical barriers to trade.

Oversee legal compliance at subordinate branches and factories.

Coordinate with the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) departments to review the legal validity of ASC and BAP certification dossiers, ensuring consistency between internal regulations and international standards.

Dispute Resolution

Represent the company or coordinate with outside counsel to handle complaints, labor disputes, commercial disputes, or litigation at Court/Arbitration.

Protect the company's brand image and reputation during legal incidents.

Government Relations

Execute procedures for the issuance or renewal of permits (Investment Registration Certificates, environmental permits, food hygiene and safety certificates, etc.).

Represent the company in working and liaising with authorities during inspections or audits.

Training & Guidance

Develop content and organize legal training sessions for employees (labor law, occupational safety, information confidentiality).

Qualifications

• Expertise in Law, Legal Consulting, and addressing complex legal issues
• Proven experience in Legal Document Preparation and handling regulatory compliance
• Strong Communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Attention to detail and the ability to interpret legal language accurately
• Familiarity with legal standards and regulatory requirements in Vietnam, particularly in the seafood and export industries
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Law or related field
• Fluency in English and Vietnamese is essential