- The candidate’s primary role includes:

• Advising on, negotiating, and preparing commercial contracts, supplier contracts and tender bid response;
• Designing and implementing Vietnam-focused Ninja Van legal processes, and
• policies and training relating to negotiation and closure of commercial agreements,handling of regulatory compliance issues, compliance with Vietnamese laws and regulations and litigation;
• Leading and developing Ninja Van Legal Team members in Vietnam;
• Liaise with all government agencies (at local, provincial and national levels) on all legal and regulatory matters;
• Provide legal advice to all Ninja Van Vietnamese business units, including with
• regards to compliance with Vietnamese postal laws;
• Negotiate with other private or public third parties on legal matters with a view of eliminating or mitigating legal risks for Ninja Van;
• Instructing external counsels and consultations to enforce Ninja Van’s legal rights or defend potential claims; 
• Implementation of Ninja Van Group policies and standards in Vietnam legal team.

- The Candidate reports to General Counsel (based in Singapore) but will be accountable to Vietnam Country Head.
- The Candidate will work closely with country and group units, including Regional Legal Department, on commercial matters in Vietnam.

• Recognized law degree in Vietnam.
• Qualification with a recognized local Bar Association is preferred but not mandatory.
• 8 to 12 years’ experience in a law firm, or the legal department of a reputable Vietnamese or foreign company, or a combination of both.
• At least 5 years of experience in the following: (i) advising, negotiating, and drafting commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and collaboration agreements; (ii) advising, negotiating, and drafting tender submissions; and (iii) commercial agreement templates and processes.
• At least 5 years’ experience in handling regulatory compliance matters and litigation.
• At least 3 years of experience in leading legal team members or managing legal department operations.
• Legal work experience in a sales-driven organization, logistics, e-commerce, or an international company would make the candidate stand-out.
• Strong ability to communicate in writing and verbally in Vietnamese and English.

• Direct discussion during the interview