Senior Legal Advisor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all business activities of the company comply with the provisions of laws, internal regulations and regulations of oil and gas agreements in the assigned field.
• Be responsible for the legal contents of documents submitted to the General Director for signature upon request
• Appraise, review and propose amendments to the company’s internal management processes and regulations
• Legal due diligence for the signing of contracts of the company as well as documents and records serving the company’s production and business activities
• Take charge of drafting and developing internal management processes and regulations in the areas assigned to the department’s responsibility or requested by the department’s leaders.
• Develop and implement plans to disseminate law and specialized legal knowledge within the department/company
• Participate in the bidding process of the project/company. Be responsible for evaluation/appraisal of bidding packages as assigned by Manager of the department/company
• Monitor compliance with laws and internal regulations of the company
• Research, study and take charge of the regular update of the latest information on relevant legal documents
• Take charge of settling complaints, disputes and other legal issues arising during the Company’s operation
• Actively handle and advise the Board of Directors and functional departments to handle legal situations arising in economic, civil, labor, insurance transactions, etc.
• Participate in negotiations and monitor the contract implementation in accordance with the company regulations, ensuring the legality; Participate in solving problems arising in the course of contract performance
• Take charge of coordinating with outside counsel to handle legal issues arising from the Company’s ongoing operations and activities.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Manager/Company.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree & Qualifications: Bachelor in Law (HCM/HN University of Law, University of Economic – Law).
• Having a law practice certificate or a master’s degree in law is preferred.
• English skill: IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 700 or equivalent;
• At least 5-year working experience in legal and compliance area in a corporate legal environment or working at a law firm and/or E&P industry;
• Experience in bidding, oil and gas is preferred;
• Strong knowledge of the laws of Vietnam relating to corporate, investment, commercial, labor and Petroleum Laws.
• Ability to work in detail and identify key issues in complex situations
• Have the ability to work independently and work under high pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good research, logical thinking and analyzing skills.
• Be able to inspire and motivate others towards common goals;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat;