What We Can Offer
- Performance Bonus
- Premium Insurance
- Healthcare plan
Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Legal Advisory & Institutional Support
• Provide expert counsel on academic, administrative, research, and partnership matters.
• Advise leadership on legal risks, rights, and obligations under Vietnamese law and international agreements.
• Ensure compliance with laws governing higher education, labor, corporate governance, investment, construction, and intellectual property.
2. Contract Management
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements (services, partnerships, procurement, consultancy).
• Safeguard enforceability of institutional agreements.
• Develop standard legal templates and processes to improve efficiency.
3. Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations
• Prepare and manage submissions to government agencies (MOET, DPI, etc.).
• Coordinate with authorities and external counsel on licensing, permits, and registrations.
• Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory changes.
4. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in decisions and transactions.
• Lead or support dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, litigation, or arbitration.
• Support audits, investigations, and compliance with legal protocols.
5. Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement
• Deliver training to enhance legal awareness and contract literacy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed legal considerations into projects.
• Liaise with external counsel, partners, and regulators to ensure alignment in partnerships.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (required); graduate degree from an English-speaking country preferred.
• At least 5 years of legal experience in law firms, multinational corporations, or higher education.
• Proven expertise in legal advisory, contract negotiation, and regulatory matters.
• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese Higher Education, Labor, Corporate, Investment, Construction, and IP laws.
• Excellent communication in Vietnamese and English (IELTS Academic ≥ 7.0 or equivalent).
• Proficiency in legal research tools, MS Office, and document management systems.
Personal Attributes
• Integrity, discretion, and sound professional judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to supporting education and innovation.
• Alignment with VinUniversity values: EXCEL – Empathy, Exceptional Capability, Creativity, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Leadership Mindset.