Purpose of this position:
The Senior Legal Officer will support the Senior Legal Manager in handling all legal matters related to the Company and its subsidiaries within the Group from a Vietnamese legal perspective, as directed from time to time.
Under the Senior Legal Manager's instructions, the Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal advice on the Company's business and operations, reviewing and revising transaction documents, and delivering legal updates on laws and regulations relevant to the Company's activities (e.g., ERC, IRC, permits, licenses, EPC contracts, PPA, O&M Agreement, Connection Agreements, Loan Agreement, SPA, SHA and other commercial agreements). Additionally, the Senior Legal Officer will coordinate with relevant departments within the Company, the Group, and external parties to ensure the smooth operation of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the establishment of special purpose vehicles, mergers and acquisitions, project/corporate financing, and project development, all in compliance with Vietnamese law.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide general counsel and advice on Vietnamese legal matters.
• Draft, review, advise on, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to the Company's and Group's
business development and operations.
• Ensure all permits, licenses, and approvals necessary for the Company's and Group's daily operations and new projects are procured.
• Localize and implement Group policies in Vietnam, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and good corporate governance principles.
• Provide legal clarification and interpretation to other departments within the Company and Group, addressing any queries.
• Regularly update and share relevant Vietnamese laws, rules, and regulations with the appropriate departments.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on a case-by-case basis.
• Build and maintain working relationships with key government agencies as directed by the Senior Legal Manager.
• Handle inquiries and investigations from government agencies.
• Provide legal support for community relations activities.
• Coordinate with and manage external service providers, including external counsel.
• Understand the commercial objectives, strategies, and operational pressures of the business to identify legal risks and communicate them effectively to the Senior Legal Manager or project team for informed decision-making.
• Act as the secretary of the Board of Directors (BOD), liaising with directors and board members, convening meetings, preparing meeting minutes, and drafting other corporate documents for the Company.
• Assist the Senior Legal Manager in managing the legal department in line with both country-level and group-level policies.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members through experiential learning.
• Perform other legal-related tasks as assigned by the Senior Legal Manager.