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Senior Legal Specialist Jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at KIEN A Group
Title: Senior Legal Specialist
Company: KIEN A Group
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Company Description
Kiến Á is a Vietnam-based organization with operations centered in Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on delivering high-quality products and services in the local market. The company emphasizes professionalism, sustainable growth, and compliance with applicable regulations in all business activities. Kiến Á values integrity, collaboration, and long-term partnerships with stakeholders. Prospective team members can expect a structured work environment, opportunities for professional development, and involvement in impactful projects that support the company’s growth.
Role Description
1. Contract, Transaction & Investment Legal Affairs
- Structure, draft, review, and advise on legal risks in corporate transactions and contracts across real estate (developer role), construction, education, and finance sectors for the Group and its subsidiaries.
- Conduct legal due diligence and prepare due diligence reports for real estate projects under investment consideration by the Group.
- Develop standard contract templates, drafting procedures, and legal document approval workflows.
2. Operational Legal Advisory
- Advise functional departments on legal regulations, potential risks, and solutions for day-to-day operational issues.
- Directly handle disputes and issues arising with third parties across all stages of real estate projects: pre-development, construction, handover, and operation.
3. Capital Management, Equity & Securities
- Advise on and execute complex equity and capital transfer transactions.
4. Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Represent the Group/subsidiaries as relevant parties in proceedings at courts, arbitration bodies, mediation agencies, enforcement authorities, and investigative agencies to safeguard the Group’s legal rights and interests.
5. Legal Updates, Strategic Advisory & Other Duties
- Track legislative changes and policy updates relevant to business operations, providing timely reports and strategic advice to management
1. Qualifications & Experience
– Bachelor’s degree in Law
– Minimum 03–05 years of experience in real estate investment/development companies;
– Prior experience at real estate developers, construction firms, or relevant state authorities (Department of Construction, Natural Resources & Environment, Planning & Investment)
– Good knowledge of legal frameworks and regulatory procedures involving government authorities related to project development activities.
2. Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and persuasive skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and legal database software.
- Proven ability to work effectively with government authorities.
- Ability to perform well under high pressure.
- Good reading comprehension of legal English