Legal Senior (Commercial Contract) Jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at Uni Export

Title: Legal Senior (Commercial Contract)

Company: Uni Export

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

About Uni Export:

Uni Export is a leading and pioneering supplier of wood pellets in Vietnam and Asia, with a substantial 19-years experiences.
Operating 5 production plants, we currently deliver a supply of over 500,000 tons of biomass energy, along with 300,000 tons of wood sawdust, wood shavings, wood powder; and more than 18,000 cubic meters of plywood annually. Together with 4 forthcoming expansion projects in the south, central highlands, and northern parts of Vietnam, our total production capacity is anticipated to reach 700,000 MT by 2024 and surpass 1,000,000 MT by 2025 for biomass energy.
Growing with its production capacity coupled with the global demand for sustainability, Uni Export takes the lead in obtaining certifications including SBP, FSC, GGL among others. The company has established a long-term and strong relationship with reputable conglomerates from Europe, Japan, and South Korea to provide green fuel and achieve the common goal of zero emissions.

Responsibilities:

1. Export Contract Management

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage export contracts and related legal documents, including purchase orders (PO), proforma invoices (PI), deployment plans, amendments, MOUs, NDAs, LOIs, notices, letters of credit (L/C), bank guarantees, and other contractual documents.
Support contract negotiations with international customers and suppliers to ensure commercially sound and legally compliant agreements.
Identify legal and commercial risks in cross-border transactions and recommend practical risk mitigation strategies.
Provide legal support throughout the contract lifecycle, including execution, amendment, renewal, termination, and dispute resolution.
Conduct legal research on international trade laws, CISG, Incoterms, and other regulations relevant to the Company's export business.

2. Domestic Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate complex, high-value, or high-risk domestic commercial contracts and related legal documents.
Supervise and provide guidance on domestic contract reviews to ensure consistency, legal compliance, and effective risk management.
Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, standard clauses, and contract management procedures used across the organization.
Collaborate with business functions to ensure contractual terms accurately reflect operational and commercial requirements.

3. Legal Advisory & Corporate Legal Support

Provide legal advice to the Board of Directors and business units on contractual, commercial, and operational matters.
Handle corporate legal matters, including company registration, amendments, restructuring, branch establishment, and other corporate governance activities as assigned.
Coordinate with internal departments, external legal counsel, customers, and business partners to resolve legal issues and support business operations.
Ensure the Company's business activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

4. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Prepare periodic reports on legal activities, contract management, and legal risks.
Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, contract management systems, and internal procedures.
Contribute to the development of legal best practices and promote continuous improvement within the Legal function.
Perform other legal and compliance duties as assigned by the Legal Manager, Executive Management, or the Board of Directors.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or above in Law or a related legal discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate legal affairs, commercial contracts, or a similar legal position.
Experience in international trade contracts and corporate legal matters is highly preferred.

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of Vietnamese Civil, Commercial, Enterprise, Investment, and Contract Law.
Good understanding of international trade practices, including CISG, Incoterms, and cross-border commercial transactions.
Solid understanding of contract lifecycle management and legal documentation processes.

Skills

Strong contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills.
Excellent legal research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Personal Attributes

High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
Proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.

Working location and hours:

Location: Floor 2, Master Building, 41-43 Tran Cao Van Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Time: Mon-Fri (8.00 AM – 5.00 PM) & Sat (8.00 AM – 12.00 PM – WFH available)

Benefits:

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