Legal Assistant Manager

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position)

Supporting and joining the accountability to ensure Company’s business activities are in full compliance with laws and regulations of Vietnam while optimising long term stakeholder value.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Direct engagement with Regional legal executives
• Direct working relationship with managers and GM
• Direct working relationship with departments' staffs in charge

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

 Corporate licenses (incld. renewal/extension)

• Provide related business functions with the latest laws and regulations on any new legal issues.
• Ensure the company’s compliance with government laws and regulations

Dispute settlement: 

• Company licesence (not MLM realated licenses)

Contract review: 

• With vendors

Outgoing materials review 

• Event-related
• Product/marketing  materials
• Letters to vendors
• Translation of docs, where applicable

Vetting the letters/ documents to be sent out 

• To vendors

Inspection/Audit/Check: 

• Random event monitor

Update of new local regulations related to company's business 

Legal ad-hoc advice(per depts requests)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications, which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS: 

• 5 years experience dealing with Viet Nam institutions, industry and/or nutrition policy developments.
• University degree(s) in Law, Business, Political Science, Nutrition, Public Health or related field.
• Excellent oral, written and computer communication skills, including fluent English. A good knowledge of other languages highly advantageous.
• Sound analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver against time-sensitive deadlines in the midst of conflicting demands.
• Commitment to achieve excellence with a strong work ethic and results orientation.
• Ability to work independently, analyze complex problems and take initiatives.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Ability to function as an effective team member.