Legal Adviser / Associate

Tp Hồ Chí Minh
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29 ngày trước

Job Description:DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory ﬁrm with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the understanding and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in the countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused, and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: “One Region. One Firm.”DFDL has 12 offices, including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across various industry sectors. To better serve our client's business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

Anti-Trust and Competition
Aviation and Logistics
Banking and Finance
Compliance and Investigations
Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
Dispute Resolution
Employment
Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
Investment Funds
Real Estate and Hospitality
Restructuring
Tax and Transfer Pricing
Technology, Media and Telecoms

We are looking to recruit a Legal adviser (Associate) to be based in Ho Chi Minh office.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.Reports to: Partners and Project ManagersKey external relationships: Clients and Government OfficialsKey internal relationships: Partners, Directors, Senior Management and other key internal stakeholdersPosition type: Full TimeApplicants eligible: Vietnamese OnlyWorking Hour: Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 12:30pm and from 2:00pm to 6:00pmLocation: Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamRequirements:Main duties of the role

Provide legal advice exclusively on behalf of DFDL and to Clients of DFDL;
Undertake all activities typical of a legal adviser, including drafting of contracts, letters of advice, legal opinions and other legal instruments;
Draft and deliver fee proposals, keep accurate time records, review and revise invoices and assist in collection of outstanding invoices;
Peer review the work of other advisers and provide constructive feedback as necessary;
Supervise and provide leadership and coaching to more junior legal advisers and legal assistants;
Participate actively in DFDL's business development efforts, including government relations,
Various chambers of commerce, business clubs and other relevant groups;
Participate in knowledge management, professional development and Firm administrative activities as requested; and
Other tasks not specifically listed in this document may be assigned from time to time.

Essential skills & proficiency

Speaking both Vietnamese and English fluently is necessary.
Between 3-5 years of legal advisory experience in the law firm;
Ability to draft contracts, letters of advice and legal opinions to a high standard;
A good approach to problem solving, including lateral thinking ability;
Good international-standard legal writing skills;
Have an enthusiastic attitude towards building a career as a legal adviser/senior legal adviser;
Ability to take the initiative and pay close attention to detail;
Honesty, reliability, a strong work ethic and a commitment to strict confidentiality;
Self-motivated and committed to self-improvement; and
Able to work in a team and independently; and
Microsoft Office suite proficient.

Desirable

Excellent proficiency in both English and Vietnamese
Prior work experience at a law firm;
Strong knowledge in either energy, real estate practice, M&A transaction areas is the plus
Ability to manage time and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Privacy NoticeIn accordance with the Vietnamese Government's Decree 13/2023/ND-CP dated 17 April 2023 on personal data protection, by applying for this position, the candidate agrees to allow the company to collect, hold, use, and process the candidate's personal data, both electronically and in hard copy formats, for the purposes of recruitment administration. This includes data processing in order to maintain candidates' personnel files and ensure compliance with applicable procedures, laws, and regulations.All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially and reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and the Human Resources team.Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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