The Legal Counsel will provide broad legal support across the Vietnam business while taking primary responsibility for the country's risk and compliance function.
This is a diverse, hands-on role covering corporate, commercial, employment, and dispute resolution matters, alongside support for project development, strategic investments, and M&A; activities.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established international investor and developer operating within the infrastructure and energy sectors.
The business is actively involved in large-scale projects across the region and continues to expand its presence in Vietnam.
Description
The successful candidate will play a lead role in developing and maintaining the company's risk and compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, anti-bribery and corruption standards, data privacy obligations, and internal governance policies.
Working closely with both local and regional stakeholders, they will provide practical, commercially focused advice while helping the business navigate a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a versatile and commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working across a broad range of legal disciplines.
The role offers significant exposure to corporate, commercial, compliance, and strategic matters,



with the chance to partner directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced international environment.
Joining the business offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping shape and strengthen the legal, risk, and compliance function in Vietnam.
The successful candidate will work on complex and high-profile infrastructure and development projects, gain exposure to a diverse range of legal and commercial issues, and collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple jurisdictions.
It is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a broad, business-facing role within a growing and highly regarded international organization.
Profile
Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Vietnam; overseas qualifications are a plus.
7+ years' PQE with broad exposure to corporate, commercial, employment, and dispute matters.
Strong knowledge of Vietnamese corporate, investment, labour, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and providing practical business-focused legal advice.
Proven risk and compliance experience, including AML, anti-bribery, data privacy, and governance frameworks.
Exposure to M&A;, project development, infrastructure, or renewable energy sectors is advantageous.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
Fluent English with the ability to work effectively across international teams.
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📌 Legal Counsel (Lima)
🏢 Page Group Vietnam
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