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Job ID : 1609382 Date Updated : August 25th, 2026

PR/096189 | Senior Legal Specialist

Location Vietnam, Hanoi
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Job Responsibilities
  • Provide legal and compliance advisory support to group companies in Vietnam.

  • Review commercial contracts and legal documents, and provide practical legal recommendations.

  • Conduct internal legal and compliance training for group companies.

  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.

  • Support internal whistleblower investigations and compliance-related matters.

  • Liaise with government authorities and external parties when required.

  • Collaborate with headquarters in Japan and legal/compliance teams across the global group network.

  • Participate in regional and global legal and compliance initiatives, including occasional overseas business trips.

  • Support related administrative tasks such as meeting minutes, document management, translation, and schedule coordination.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law or higher.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in an in-house legal department or a law firm serving corporate clients.

  • Strong knowledge of Vietnamese corporate, commercial, labor, and investment law, particularly in a business environment.

  • Excellent legal research, contract review, legal interpretation, and analytical skills.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

  • Business-level English and Vietnamese.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Qualified Lawyer in Vietnam or another jurisdiction.

  • Experience working for Japanese companies or advising Japanese clients.

  • Experience supporting manufacturing, factory, or multinational business operations.

  • Familiarity with compliance, corporate governance, and internal investigations.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary

  • Tet bonus and mid-year bonus.

  • Opportunities for overseas business trips to Japan and other countries.

  • Annual health check-up.

  • Full statutory insurance coverage.

  • Work-related accident and commuting accident insurance.

  • Reimbursement of communication expenses.

  • Lawyer license renewal fee support (if applicable).

  • Professional and international working environment with exposure to regional and global legal matters.

 

Location: Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Vietnam, Hanoi

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Business Consulting

Job Category