Deputy Manager, Legal & Business Operations

*Working Location: Capital Place, 29 Lieu Giai, Hanoi
This role requires strong understanding of real estate development processes, regulatory requirements, stakeholder engagement, and commercial priorities. The successful candidate will support business objectives by coordinating statutory approvals, facilitating external and internal communications, managing regulatory matters, and helping to mitigate legal, operational, and project execution risks.
Primary Responsibilities
Act as the key liaison between the company and relevant government authorities, regulatory bodies, and local agencies to support project development, operations, and business continuity.
Coordinate and follow up on statutory approvals, permits, licenses, registrations, and other regulatory submissions required for project development, sales launch, construction, handover, and operations.
Manage and work with Legal Residential team to provide legal advice and review or draft sales documents, including but not limited to SPA templates, registration forms, deposit contracts, FAQs, and other residential documents.
Partner with Business Development, Project, Finance, Treasury, Sales, and other internal teams to align regulatory requirements with commercial priorities and project timelines.
Manage and work with Legal Residential team to review financial and legal documents to support fund mobilization, loan arrangements, and corporate matters for Keppel entities and JVCs.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, local authorities, consultants, joint venture partners, and other external stakeholders to facilitate timely issue resolution and smooth project execution.
Manage and work with Legal Residential team and external lawyers to follow up litigation cases, disputes, and other regulatory or legal matters affecting JVCs and business operations. Monitor changes in laws, regulations, approval procedures, and government policies relevant to real estate development and business activities and provide timely updates and recommendations to management. Prepare, track, and maintain accurate records of submissions, approvals, correspondence, and status reports, and escalate key risks, bottlenecks, or delays to management when necessary.
Additional Job Description
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in real estate, legal, business liaison, government relations, or regulatory approvals.
Strong understanding of real estate development processes, statutory approval frameworks, and regulatory requirements in Vietnam.
Proven experience in coordinating with government authorities, external stakeholders, and cross-functional business teams.
Good knowledge of corporate, commercial, and property-related legal documentation and compliance matters.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to represent the company professionally with internal and external parties.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple matters under tight timelines.
Government & Stakeholder Liaison: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with relevant authorities, partners, and advisers.
Business Acumen: Ability to align regulatory and legal considerations with business priorities and project delivery needs.
Communication: Clear articulation of regulatory, legal, and business matters to diverse stakeholders.
Relationship Management: Proven ability to foster trust, collaboration, and constructive engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Proactive and pragmatic approach to resolving approval, compliance, and operational issues.
Project Management: Ability to track multiple approvals, submissions, and cross-functional matters simultaneously.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Adaptability: Flexibility to respond effectively to evolving regulations, stakeholder needs, and business priorities.