Legal Associate

ABOUT KPMG LAW

KPMG Law is a leading provider of legal services in Vietnam. Our team comprises approximately 100+ legal professionals spread across 4 offices representing the major financial and commercial hubs in Vietnam and Cambodia. This coverage ensures that we are able to bring our depth and breadth of experience to support our clients when and where they need it most.

We do not provide litigation services, so this role is suited to a legal practitioner with corporate and commercial experience.

Our team has a deep and thorough understanding of the Vietnamese legal environment, as well as international best practices.

Key responsibilities

This role is for a lawyer with 3 - 4 years’ experience mid-level lawyer working for top tier foreign or domestic law firms in Vietnam, under the direction and instruction of Legal Manager, Associate Directors, Directors and Partners, overseeing junior lawyers/paralegals and dealing directly with clients.

Specifically, the lawyer will be responsible for:

• advising on all aspects of Vietnam laws related to the client’s business and investment; preparing legal advice, legal opinion, transaction structuring advice, due diligence report, transaction documentation and all related tasks; representing the clients in liaising and working with the relevant authorities to seek related information and handle regulatory issues;

• managing client caseload in collaboration with the leadership team and ensuring that all legal deliverables meet all requirements and is of high quality before submitting to leadership for sign off;

• providing advice, guidance and mentoring to the junior lawyers/paralegals to ensure they approach their work with professionalism and due care, and in a manner that maintains the good reputation of KPMG in the community; and

• other tasks as required by leadership.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in law (Post-graduate education in related fields is an advantage), being admitted lawyer in Vietnam.

• 3 - 4 years of relevant experience at reputable international or domestic aw firms (admitted lawyer is preferred).

• English fluency

• Ability to work and perform under pressure with tight deadlines.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.