Legal Counsel/ Legal Expert

ACG_3632_JOB Our client is a leading bank in Vietnam who is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm: 1. Propose, participate in developing and finalizing, and organize the implementation of internal processes, rules, and regulations related to the functions and responsibilities of the Department and Division. Complete/provide comments to finalize documents in accordance with regulations. Ensure that management and operational decisions comply with applicable laws and the Company’s regulations and are consistent with domestic and international market practices. 2. Participate in developing and implementing the work plans and activities of the Department/Division. 3. Provide advice on legal matters and draft/review contracts and transaction documents for the customer segment managed by the Department. Maintain a firm grasp of relevant knowledge and provide timely advice to meet customer needs. Ensure that legal advisory opinions and drafted/reviewed documents comply with applicable laws and regulations, market practices, if any, and the Company’s expectations and plans, based on information provided by the focal point. 4. Provide legal support and/or directly participate in projects and transactions within the segment managed by the Department, financial investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, capital-raising activities, and major projects/transactions of the Bank, as assigned by the Division Management/Department Head, including project advisory, document drafting/review, and participation in negotiations. Provide timely opinions to ensure the effective appraisal of assigned transaction-structuring documents. Ensure that legal advisory opinions and drafted/reviewed documents comply with applicable laws and regulations, market practices, if any, and the Company’s expectations and plans, based on information provided by the focal point. Make decisions on major legal risks to the Bank and propose solutions to the competent authorities, such as the Board of Directors, Risk Committee, CEO, etc.; at the same time, make decisions on legal solutions and oversee the implementation of Bank-wide projects with significant financial impacts. Meet reasonable timeline requirements for transactions and projects. 5. Participate in working sessions with state authorities to provide explanations and reports on relevant matters during such sessions and on other matters requested by the state authorities. Participate in and coordinate participation in negotiations with partners arising from the Bank’s business operations. Protect the Company’s interests throughout the process of working with partners. Explain and clarify the Company’s operations to state authorities. Assess and advise the competent authorities, such as the Board of Directors, Risk Management Committee, CEO, Business Division Director, etc., on noteworthy legal risks relating to the Bank’s financial and reputational aspects. 6. Introduce and disseminate laws relating to legal matters serving the managed customer segment. Maintain a firm grasp of relevant knowledge and provide timely advice to meet customer needs. 7. Manage and train employees, as assigned by the Center Director/Department Head, on methods and approaches for performing their duties and provide the best input to achieve high results. Communicate with/support employees in improving their professional capabilities. 8. Perform other tasks as assigned, if any. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Law or Legal Studies. Preference will be given to candidates holding a lawyer’s practicing certificate and/or a master’s degree or higher. Knowledge of laws and experience in the banking sector. Knowledge of corporate, investment, and securities laws. Strong relationship-building and communication skills. Excellent legal advisory skills. Effective presentation skills. Training and people development skills. From 7 to 10 years of experience in legal advisory services, including at least 5 years of legal advisory experience in the finance, banking, or real estate sectors. Ability to understand and apply legal documents. Effective presentation skills. Strong relationship-building and communication skills. English proficiency and office computer skills. Ability to analyze and draft documents in accordance with professional standards. Contact: Gia Huy Due to the immense number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted