Apolat Legal is a full-service commercial law firm practicing in Viet Nam. Our Clients rely on us to provide them with innovative commercial and legal advice, which is of the highest international standard and practical in a Vietnamese context. As a dynamic law firm committed to raising the standards of the legal sector, we promote an open and creative working environment, a healthy work-life balance, while maintaining a strong focus on the responsibility and commitment of our lawyers to continuous improvement.
Apolat Legal is looking for a Litigation Senior Associate to participate in our dynamic and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will be working at Apolat Legal's Ho Chi Minh City office.
The job description and requirements are as follows:
1. Job Description
• Independently managing dispute cases, including direct communication with clients, competent state authorities, and other dispute resolution bodies;
• Developing case strategies, conducting legal research, and analyzing case files to effectively resolve disputes;
• Drafting legal advice, legal opinions, and strategic recommendations in response to clients' questions regarding disputes;
• Drafting and reviewing lawsuit dossiers, defense arguments, and other procedural documents for court and arbitration proceedings;
• Assisting Partners in representing clients, working with relevant parties, and participating in dispute resolution procedures at arbitration centers and courts;
• Supervising, managing, assigning tasks to, and training junior staff, including Associates and Paralegals;
• Reviewing work products of junior staff to ensure quality and consistency with the firm's standards;
• Supporting Partners in client management,
business development activities, and maintaining client relationships when required;
• Performing other legal tasks as assigned by Partners.
2. Job Requirement
• A Bachelor's degree in Law;
• Lawyer's practice certificate;
• At least 05 years of experience in litigation or dispute resolution at a law firm or relevant legal practice;
• Solid understanding of court and arbitration procedures and practical experience in handling dispute cases;
• Excellent legal, critical, and analytical thinking abilities;
• Strong legal research and drafting skills, including the ability to prepare legal memoranda, submissions, and advice in both English and Vietnamese;
• Strong advocacy, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact directly with clients and authorities;
• Advanced English proficiency with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall or TOEIC (4 skills) score of 750;
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining precise attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining work quality;
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required;
• Strong adaptability and professionalism in the workplace.
3. Working Time:
• Full time;
• From Monday to Friday.
4. Benefits:
• Fixed salary, which is considered and revised annually;
• Bonus per each closed case;
• 13th month salary;
• Tet bonus, which depends on Company's business results;
• Annual medical examination and travel;
• Social insurance and other regimes in accordance with the law;
• The opportunity to become a Partner/Counsel;
• Support annual training fees;
• Trained in expertise and working skills;
• Friendly and professional working environment, young and energetic colleagues.
5. Applications:
• CV;
• Personal Statement;
• Bachelor's Degree in law;
• Lawyer's Practice Certificate
• English Certificate;
• Other certificates or diplomas (if any).
NOTE
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** Due to the level of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. The result of each phase will be delivered to candidates within 05 working days or another term as announced by the HR Team from the date of receiving applications/test answer/interview.
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