Legal Counsel- Labour & Employment

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced HR-Legal Counsel specializing in Vietnamese labour law, with a strong focus on employee relations and case management. This role will take ownership of complex and sensitive employee matters, ensuring all actions are legally sound, well-documented, and aligned with business needs.

The ideal candidate is not purely advisory but hands-on in managing real cases — including disciplinary actions, misconduct investigations, and terminations.

Key Responsibilities

1-Employee Case Management (Core Focus)

• Lead and manage end-to-end employee cases, including misconduct, poor performance, grievances, and workplace disputes
• Advise and work closely with HR on disciplinary actions, suspensions, and terminations, ensuring compliance with the Vietnam Labour Code
• Review case evidence, investigation findings, and documentation to ensure legal defensibility
• Provide clear recommendations on risk exposure and appropriate course of action

2-Investigations & Disciplinary Actions

• Conduct or guide internal investigations into employee misconduct, including serious violations and workplace incidents
• Ensure disciplinary processes are properly executed (e.g., notice requirements, documentation, union involvement where applicable)

3-Dispute Resolution & Escalations

• Handle labour disputes, including employee complaints, mediation, and formal proceedings
• Act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive employee issues, especially those involving potential reputational or regulatory risk

4-Policy & Compliance

• Ensure internal labour regulations (ILR), disciplinary procedures, and HR policies are legally robust and practical
• Strengthen documentation standards to ensure all employee actions are audit- and litigation-ready
• Identify recurring issues from cases and recommend preventive measures
• Work closely with HR and business leaders as a trusted advisor on employee decisions
• Balance legal risk with operational needs — providing solutions, not just legal constraints
• Support workforce restructuring, exits, and crisis management situations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law; qualified to practice in Vietnam
• Minimum 6–10 years of experience, with strong focus on labour law and employee relations cases
• Proven track record of handling complex employee cases end-to-end (not just advisory)
• Deep understanding of the Vietnam Labour Code
• Experience dealing with labour disputes, inspections, and authorities
• Fluent in Vietnamese and English

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly practical and decisive — able to make clear calls on difficult employee situations
• Strong investigation and documentation skills
• Calm under pressure, able to manage conflict and sensitive situations
• Comfortable pushing back on stakeholders while maintaining credibility
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-focused