Head of Legal

Our client, a top-notch home appliance company in Vietnam, is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm.Legal Strategy and Enterprise Risk ManagementDevelop and establish a legal risk management framework covering the entire value chain, including R&D, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and after-sales services. Build and maintain an enterprise-wide legal risk register.Provide direct legal counsel to the Board of Directors and Executive Management on investment decisions, M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, and other significant business transactions.Standardize and manage the Group’s legal governance system, including internal regulations, legal templates, and standard contractual clause libraries.Establish legal crisis management mechanisms, coordinate external law firms, and represent the Group in major disputes, litigation, and arbitration proceedings.Lead and manage the Group Legal function and provide business law training to Procurement, Sales, and Marketing teams to strengthen proactive compliance awareness.International Contracts and Supply ChainLead negotiations of international contracts for the purchase of equipment, molds, and production lines under OEM/ODM arrangements.Review and control key contractual provisions, including Incoterms, governing law, performance security mechanisms, indemnification, and supply disruption risks.Conduct legal due diligence on international suppliers and logistics partners.Distribution and Retail Legal ManagementStandardize contractual frameworks for distributors, agents, supermarkets, retail chains, and e-commerce partners.Review the legal compliance of sales policies, discount programs, promotional campaigns, and sales incentive schemes before implementation.Establish credit control mechanisms in coordination with the Finance function, implement measures to secure receivables, and lead the recovery of difficult or overdue debts.Consumer Protection and Product IncidentsEnsure the legal compliance of product labeling, advertising content, warranty policies, and commitments made to consumers.Lead product incident response procedures and represent the Group in dealings with regulatory authorities and the media in the event of product-related crises.Intellectual Property and Brand ProtectionRegister and manage trademarks, industrial designs, patents, and other intellectual property rights for the Group’s product portfolio in domestic and international markets.Establish confidentiality mechanisms for technical drawings, molds, technical know-how, and confidential information, including confidentiality agreements with employees and business partners.Coordinate with relevant authorities to address counterfeit products, imitation goods, and intellectual property infringements involving the Group’s brands.Manufacturing ComplianceMonitor compliance with legal requirements relating to environmental matters, including wastewater, chemicals, and extended producer responsibility, as well as fire prevention and firefighting and occupational safety requirements.Lead coordination with regulatory authorities, provide necessary explanations, and manage corrective documentation following inspections and regulatory reviews at manufacturing facilities.RequirementsBachelor’s degree or higher in Law.Degree in Economic Law, Commercial Law, International Law, or a related legal discipline.Lawyer Practicing Certificate is a plus.At least 12 years of experience in the legal field, including a minimum of 5 years in a managerial or equivalent position such as Legal Director or Head of Legal within a large manufacturing, retail, or FMCG group.Strong knowledge of Business Law, Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, and Consumer Protection regulations.Proven practical experience in handling defective product crises, commercial disputes, and legal or environmental compliance matters at manufacturing facilities.Proficiency in legal English.Strong skills in international commercial negotiation, conflict-of-interest resolution, and legal crisis management.Strong business acumen, with the ability to advise on solution-oriented decisions and balance risk control with business growth.Contact: Ha Hoang or Quynh Anh NguyenDue to the immense number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.