Manager, Legal Services

Overview:

RMIT is a leading multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. We're global in footprint and even more importantly, we're global in mindset. We're committed to making a positive impact wherever we go. The wider our reach, the deeper our connections, the greater our impact.

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University with 700 staff and 7,000 students, in three locations, and recently awarded one of the Best Companies to work for in Asia 2020. From a media perspective RMIT Vietnam enjoys a 40% share of voice in the sector. It brings a world-class education and globalised study environment to the heart of Asia, offering programs in business, technology, communication, design, fashion and English language. It boasts an impressive range of extra-curricular activities that encourage students to innovate and network globally.

Degrees are awarded by RMIT in Australia and taught in English, enabling Vietnamese students (and visiting international students) the opportunity to receive an international education without having to leave home.

The Legal Manager supports the Senior Manager, Legal to manage the University legal projects, manage contracts, oversee knowledge management function and custody of the University's corporate documents and seal, and provide legal advisory services as required to ensure the compliance with external legislative requirements, to manage the policy & compliance and to support the effective operation of the university's primary activities and management processes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Contracts

2. Project management: to manage all legal projects of the University (e.g. University operation under the Law on Higher Education, licensing matters of the University, litigation cases, application of e-signature, process for receiving/granting sponsorship/donation of the University, retention policy) specifically:

3. Knowledge management (KM): to oversee knowledge management function within the legal & compliance services which ensures that knowledge is maintained, shared and accessible to team members when necessary:

4. Legal advisory: to provide legal advisory services to University stakeholders:

5. University Secretary: to develop process and manage all University's key corporate documents, records and the seal and provide support to stakeholders as required.

6. Policy & Compliance

7. University reporting:

8. Other tasks as assigned by the Senior Manager, Legal.

For a more detailed description of the key areas of responsibility for this position please click to download the JD.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. L.L.B. from a law school in Vietnam;

2. Member of a local bar association

3. At least 7 years of working experience in international law firms/ corporation;

4. Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex legal projects;

5. Proven experience in developing and maintaining a KM management system;

6. Proven legal advisory experience in education sector is preferred;

7. Ability to work independently as well as teamwork;

8. Demonstrated good communication, investigative, time-management and negotiating skills;

9. Discretion, ability to work under pressure;

10. Ability to display appropriate behaviors in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence - Improve and Simplify; Imagination and Innovation; Impact; Inclusion; Agility).

Benefits

The role located in HCMC Vietnam, is open for Vietnamese candidates only.

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (General) with a score of at least 6.5 or 170 in Lingua Skills.

Application

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability to the key selection criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link.

Applications Close:

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community. As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

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