Legal Executive – Corporate & Construction

We are looking for an in-house Legal Executive to support legal and compliance matters for a 100% Japanese-owned company specializing in water and environmental infrastructure projects. The role also includes a partial HR scope in a dynamic, multi-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal & Compliance (Primary Scope)

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (construction, subcontractor, vendor, NDA, service agreements)
• Ensure legal compliance of company operations and project-related activities
• Advise management on Corporate, Commercial, and Labor Law
• Monitor and update changes in relevant laws and regulations
• Review internal policies to ensure compliance with Vietnamese law
• Manage legal documents, records, and handle arising legal issues
• Support compliance activities including internal audits and reporting

HR & Administration (Secondary Scope)

• Support recruitment activities in the Northern region
• Prepare and manage labor contracts and HR documents
• Update ISO-related documents annually
• Support internal events and company activities

Time and location of work:

• Location: Thuy Loi 4 Building, 102 Nguyen Xi, Binh Thanh Ward, HCM City
• Working time: 8h00 - 17h00 (Monday - Friday)

Must-have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• At least 5 years of experience as an in-house legal or corporate legal role
• Strong knowledge of Corporate, Commercial, and Labor Law
• Experience in contract drafting and legal advisory for business operations
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have (Preferred):

• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or project-based companies
• Familiarity with construction contracts (EPC, contractor, subcontractor)
• Experience handling both Legal & HR functions
• Good English communication

Benefits:

• Up to 21,000,000 VND (net, negotiable based on experience)
• Full social, health, and unemployment insurance based on full salary
• 13th-month salary and performance bonus
• Annual salary review
• 12 days annual leave + additional seniority leave
• Health check-up & 24/7 accident insurance
• Allowances: lunch + business trip support
• Company events: team building, year-end party, etc.
• Full of compulsory insurances
• Meal allowances
• Full package of site-work allowances