Legal Counsel

Ninja Van Group is present in Vietnam through a startup team offering B2B logistics services. Ninja Van Legal Team wishes to bring on board a commercially-savvy junior to mid-level Legal Counsel based in Ho Chi Minh City. The counsel is expected to be self-motivated with strong communications skills and a positive attitude who is not afraid to get hands-on. The counsel should be one who thrives in a fast-paced and international environment. Under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel (based in Guangzhou, China), he or she will be expected to advise business units operating in Vietnam and handle commercial contracts, procurement contracts and general legal advice.

Responsibilities::
• Candidate’s primary role includes:

• Reviewing and advising on NDAs and sales and procurement contracts for business units in Vietnam.

• Handle and advise on corporate and licensing matters in Vietnam.

• Handle and advise on disputes with customers and suppliers.

• Handle and advise on regulatory matters.

• Legal research and advice.

• Manage and direct external legal counsels, including overseeing their performance, ensuring quality of work, and controlling legal costs.

• Handle corporate secretarial matters.

• Other legal matters assigned by the Associate General Counsel.

• Candidate reports to Associate General Counsel.

• Candidate is expected to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Requirement::
• Recognised law degree in Vietnam.

• Qualification in the Vietnamese Bar is preferred but not mandatory.

• 4-5 years in a reputable law firm or legal department of a logistics company.

• Legal work experience in logistics or cross-border transportation is strongly preferred.

• Strong ability to communicate in writing and verbally in Vietnamese and English.

Desired Competency and Skills::
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, procurement contracts, leases and tender documents.

• Strong business sense, with an ability to use legal skills and judgment to provide practical, thoughtful and risk-based solutions.

• Preparation and submission of licensing applications, annual filing or updates of corporate and business data (if applicable).

• Experience in litigation or dispute resolution in commercial matters.

• Legal research on commercial legal and licensing matters.

• Advise in and manage commercial disputes.

Benefits::
• Working address:Ninja Van Vietnam Office, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Salary and benefits:

• Competitive income compared to the market.

• "Tet" bonus.

• Paid social insurance based on full salary.

• 12 days annual leave, 5 days sick leave (with full salary).

• High-class AON Health Insurance for manager level.

• Year End Party, annual Townhall Ceremony.

• Attractive team-building activities, regular internal activities.

• Provide laptops for employees.

• Training and developing:

• Participate in internal training courses: online/offline.

• Opportunities to promote to higher positions: Senior, Team Leader, Manager, etc.

• Work environment & colleagues:

• Senior leaders are open-minded, respectful, and ready to facilitate personal growth.

• Young and dynamic working environment.