PR/095600 | Legal Assistant Manager (Power & Utility)

Company and Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant Manager to join Vietnam legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), legal due diligence, and regulatory compliance, with a solid understanding of the energy and utilities sector. This role supports the company’s growing portfolio in Vietnam by providing high-quality legal advice, managing transaction workflows, and ensuring compliance with local laws and international standards.

Job Responsibilities
1. M&A and Transaction Support

• Assist in managing legal aspects of M&A transactions, including pre-transaction structuring, document review, and post-deal implementation.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence on target companies in the energy/utilities sector.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents (NDAs, MOUs, SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, etc.) under supervision.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (finance, tax, technical teams) and external parties (law firms, consultants, authorities) to ensure smooth deal execution.

2. Regulatory & Compliance

• Monitor and interpret evolving regulations related to power, renewable energy, utilities infrastructure, and foreign investment in Vietnam.

• Prepare and manage regulatory filings, licensing procedures, and project registrations with authorities (MPI, DOIT, EVN, etc.).
• Support compliance programs, internal audits, and corporate governance processes.

3. Contract & Document

Management

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts relevant to energy projects (EPC, O&M, service agreements, supply agreements).
• Ensure contracts comply with Vietnamese law and the company’s global standards.

4. Corporate Affairs & Stakeholder Management

• Provide legal support for corporate housekeeping: enterprise registration, charter amendments, board/shareholder resolutions, capital increase/decrease, etc.
• Liaise with government authorities, external counsel, and business partners to support project and operational needs.
• Assist in managing legal risk and advising business units on day-to-day operational matters.

5. Internal Support & Reporting

• Prepare legal memos, risk assessments, and internal reports for regional and global management.
• Support training initiatives to strengthen legal awareness within the Vietnam team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (Vietnam law mandatory; overseas qualifications a plus).

• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in: Energy/utilities sector, or Corporate/M&A practice from a reputable law firm or multinational company.

• Experience handling foreign-invested projects in Vietnam is preferred.

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