Legal Expert

Responsibilities:

• • Act as the primary point of contact for legal matters, providing legal advice and support to the Department Manager/Board of Management on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to the company's operations, as well as supporting the Board of Directors and Board of Management in corporate governance.
  • Consult and support the Department Manager/Board of Management on the application of legal regulations, corporate and parent company policies in the company's business activities.
  • Provide legal counsel and support to the company on matters governed by Vietnamese and International Law related to their business operations; assist other departments in ensuring legal compliance.
  • Review, assess, and advise on legal terms and conditions of commercial contracts from the bidding stage to project execution. Participate in negotiations with clients/partners/subcontractors to finalize contracts and resolve disputes (if any).
  • Lead the process of dispute resolution through litigation/arbitration.
  • Directly handle tasks related to drafting, reviewing, and providing feedback on contracts within the Business Development Department.
  • Provide support in contract review and clarification of legal issues to relevant departments upon request.
  • Research and assess potential legal risks that may impact the company's decisions and business activities.
  • Develop risk management strategies and provide legal advice to the top management.
  • Liaise and promote relationships with relevant parties such as government agencies, consultants, advisors, litigators, etc.
  • Research legal aspects that may affect the company's rights and business operations, and prepare necessary legal documentation to ensure legal compliance.
  • Regularly update and disseminate newly passed laws and amendments according to company procedures to relevant units. Lead and coordinate/support relevant units in assessing compliance with legal documents related to the company's business operations.

Requirements:

• • Minimum 10 years of experience in contract and legal advisory roles within the oil and gas construction and large-scale project sectors.
  • Experience as a legal and financial consultant for enterprises.
  • Strong understanding of Vietnamese Law and common law system (e.g., UK Law, Singapore Law).
  • Knowledge of oil and gas industry regulations and company, parent company, and corporate policies related to the job scope.
  • Ability to stay updated on legal information and newly passed laws.
  • Proven ability to handle legal documents in English, with strong negotiation skills in both Vietnamese and English for commercial contracts.
  • In-depth understanding of legal regulations and expertise in dispute resolution through litigation/arbitration, with experience in legal cases for companies.
  • Excellent English language skills for legal document processing, particularly contracts, and strong negotiation skills in both Vietnamese and English for commercial contracts.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively.
  • Professional work ethic, high sense of responsibility, and strong teamwork skills.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with clients, partners, and colleagues
  • Strong analytical and evaluation skills.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally with frequency
  • Being dynamic, honest, meticulous, and enthusiastic.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.