Legal Associate (Chuyên viên tư vấn pháp lý)

An Associate at SCN will work closely with the section manager and other team members to execute and manage advisory projects, including but not limited to litigation, compliance, and licensing support. Under the direct guidance and supervision of the section manager, the Associate’s key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Leading advisory projects to assist clients with their law compliance, licensing activities, and resolution of ad-hoc issues (both regulatory and operational) that arise while the course of their business operations. This entails conducting comprehensive discussions with the clients, conducting thorough research to identify challenges, engaging in strategic discussions to tailor effective solutions, and providing ongoing support to implement and execute the agreed-upon strategies.
• Planning and allocating tasks, providing oversight, and supporting the project team members to ensure effective and professional execution of project work. The Associate is also responsible for reviewing and refining deliverables (such as advisory memos, regulatory/economic/political assessment reports, and recommendations) prepared by team members, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of professionalism and quality.
• Training, coaching, and motivating junior team members during the execution of project work and ensuring a strong commitment to delivering top-notch professional service within the entire project team. The Associate should actively contribute to the professional development of junior team members and ensure a cohesive and high-performing team working towards the successful completion of projects.
• Establishing and nurturing productive working relationships with clients and serving as a key point of contact between clients and the senior staff member of the project team. This would include implementing effective interactions with the clients (such as emails, calls, and in-person meetings) for gathering essential information, addressing the client’s inquiries or concerns, and providing regular updates on the progress of ongoing project work.
• Reporting/updating or consulting with senior staff members in charge of the progress of project work and any challenges or developments that may affect the progress of the project or the quality of the deliverables.
• Participating in firm development works as appropriate.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Having a legal background in commercial or economic or international trade laws. Holding a Lawyer Practicing Certificate is an advantage.
• Having a background or a degree in economics is a plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in legal practices and/or policy development
• Experience with state-management or law enforcement bodies is an advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Effective team management and leadership
• Advanced critical thinking, problem solving and legal reasoning with attention to details
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and Vietnamese

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Salary: Base-salary subject to adjustment per your annual performance review
• Annual Bonus: The employee is entitled to an annual bonus, which is primarily calculated based on their contribution to the firm’s business performance. This bonus will be payable at the end of the year, provided the employee has worked for 12 months. If the employee has worked for less than 12 months, the bonus will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for the period worked. The employee will be responsible for any personal income tax payable on the bonus.
• Insurance: Full insurance per salary according to Vietnamese law
• Paid leave: Annual leave entitlement of 12 days