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At Rajah & Tann Asia, we take investment in human capital very seriously. Our search is never ending to find like-minded people with the same passion, pursuit of excellence, ethos and work ethic. Above all, people with our DNA, single-mindedness and pride for a job well done in everything we do. In return, we offer a work environment which is challenging, dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive and founded on mutual respect and support for a healthy work life balance. If these values which are as important to you as it is to us, contact us now. We are searching for you!
With over 1,000 fee earners in the region working towards one shared goal of giving our clients the home advantage, we are the Lawyers Who Know Asia and we are looking for passionate and like-minded individuals who can contribute to our team and grow with us. We are Rajah & Tann Asia, one of the largest regional networks comprising award winning law firms with offices in 10 countries. Individually, each firm offers the highest standards of service to locally based clients. Collectively, we handle the most complex regional and cross border deals
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers is a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia and is one of the leading top-tier law firms, ranked by leading legal publications.
We are a firm where tradition meets cutting-edge practice, we are forward-thinking people who are passionate about driving innovation in the legal field.
We believe that, more than anything else, it’s this love of what we do that has enabled us to become one of Asia’s most dynamic and innovative law firms.
If you share our belief and ambitions, we welcome you to know us better.
Vacancies
Is Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers the law firm you are looking for?
Confident that you've got the qualities we're looking for?
If so, we warmly invite you to browse the application details on this page
and we look forward to meeting you.
Priority will be given to candidates who can start work immediately.
Contact person: To apply, please send your CV and cover letter in English to Ms. Yen Nguyen, Office Supervisor at [email protected].
BANKING AND FINANCE – LEGAL SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Position: Senior Associate
Practice group: Banking and Finance
Number of position(s): 01 (permanent)
Location: HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC
Description of position:
· Advising clients on legal matters in the firm’s Banking and Finance practice group, and other practice groups when necessary;
· Advising lenders and borrowers on various forms of financing;
· Drafting and reviewing finance documents;
· Supervising Associates & Paralegals within the Banking and Finance practice, ensuring their work aligns with the firm’s standards and best practices;
· Other related work as may be required by Partners from time to time.
Requirements:
· Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years of experience in Banking and Finance;
· Strong knowledge of Banking and Finance laws, regulations, and practices;
· Proven experience in leading negotiations and handling complex legal matters;
· Exceptional drafting and reviewing skills for contracts, agreements, and legal documents;
· Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
· Effective time management and organizational skills;
· English fluency is essential;
· An ability to adapt to the working styles of different partners.
BANKING AND FINANCE – LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Position: Associate
Practice group: Banking and Finance
Number of position(s): 1 (permanent)
Location: HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC
Description of position:
· Assisting Senior Associates / Partners in legal matters in the firm’s Banking and Finance practice group, and other practice groups when necessary;
· Advising lenders and borrowers on various forms of financing;
· Drafting and reviewing finance documents;
· Conducting legal research and providing suggestions that are in line with legal requirements;
· Other related work as may be required by Senior Associates / Partners from time to time.
Requirements:
· Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years of experience in Banking and Finance;
· Strong knowledge of Banking and Finance laws, regulations, and practices;
· Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
· Effective time management and organizational skills;
· English fluency is essential;
· An ability to adapt to the working styles of different partners.
CORPORATE AND M&A – LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Position: Legal Associate
Practice group: Corporate and M&A
Number of position(s): 2 – 3 (permanent)
Locations: HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC
Hanoi Office, Charmvit Tower, Level 10, Unit 05, 117 Tran Duy Hung St., Cau Giay District, Ha Noi
Description of position:
· Draft and review various types of corporate agreements for the firm.
· Assess risks and compliance issues for the firm.
· Conduct legal research and provide suggestions that are in line with legal requirements.
· Liaise with solicitors, regulatory bodies and other external parties on any legal issues.
· Assist with any other tasks as required by the lawyers in the practice.
· Possesses initiative, drive, and commercial acumen, and can work well both independently and in a team.
· Other related works as may be required by the Partners from time to time
Requirements:
· Legal Associate position a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant legal experience
· English fluency is essential; fluency in other languages is a bonus
· Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment, including time and document management skills
· Strong communication skills in English and Vietnamese
· Ability to work well independently and as a team
DISPUTE – LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Position: Legal Associate
Practice group: Dispute
Number of position(s): 1 (permanent)
Location: HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC
Description of position:
· Conduct legal research, analysis on relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents and provide suggestions that are in line with legal requirements;
· Assist in the preparation of depositions, including preparing witness outlines and conducting factual investigations;
· Review documents and evidence to identify pertinent legal issues and develop case strategy;
· Liaise with solicitors, regulatory bodies and other external parties on any legal issues;
· Participate in court / arbitration meetings, hearings / trials under the supervision of senior attorney;
· Manage and organize case files and maintain detailed records of all correspondence and documentation;
· Assist with any other tasks as required by the lawyers in the practice;
· Possesses initiative, drive, and commercial acumen, and can work well both independently and in a team;
· Other related works as may be required by the Partners from time to time.
Requirements:
· Legal Associate position a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant legal experience;
· Lawyer practice certificate;
· English fluency is essential; fluency in other languages is a bonus;
· Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment, including time and document management skills;
· Experience with trial preparation and courtroom procedures;
· Strong communication skills in English and Vietnamese;
· Ability to work well independently and as a team.
ASSISTANT TO PARTNERS
Position: Assistant to Partners
Number of position(s): 01 (permanent)
Location: HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC
Description of position:
- Receiving incoming calls and taking notes for the Partner(s);
- Translating documents from English into Vietnamese and vice-versa;
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staffs;
- Carrying out specific projects and research;
- Timesheet recording, filing clients’ files, database management;
- Arranging and preparing appointments/meetings for Partner(s);
- Booking air tickets, hotels, visa, and restaurants for Partner(s) & guests, arranging for stationery with Admin for Partner(s)’ office use;
- Assisting in organizing seminars and events for the Partner(s);
- Preparing deal lists for annual ranking submission;
- Arranging clients’ meeting/networking events;
- Tracking and following up on the Firm’s marketing and business development leads;
- Assisting internal and external marketing and business communications;
- Arranging & submitting documentation for Partners’ signature;
- Making all expense claim for Partner and his driver and other legal Associates;
- Updating and reminding Partner(s)’ daily schedule;
- Coordinating with other departments (Accounting, HR, IT);
- Ordering office supplies and managing office logistics;
- Supporting senior lawyers and associates with administrative tasks; and
- Other duties be assigned by the Partner(s) from time to time.
Requirements
- Secretarial work experience for over 2 years is preferable in a professional environment;
- Strong communication skills in English & Vietnamese, with fluency in English a bonus;
- Ability to perform in high pressure environment, including time and document management skills;
- Ability to work well independently and as a team.
PARALEGAL
Practice group: Corporate and M&A
Location: Hanoi Office, Charmvit Tower, Level 10, Unit 05, 117 Tran Duy Hung St., Cau Giay District, Ha Noi
Description of position:
- Draft and review various types of corporate agreements for the firm.
- Assess risks and compliance issues for the firm.
- onduct legal research and provide suggestions that are in line with legal requirements.
- Liaise with solicitors, regulatory bodies and other external parties on any legal issues.
- Assist with any other tasks as required by the lawyers in the practice.
- Possesses initiative, drive, and commercial acumen, and can work well both independently and in a team.
- Other related works as may be required by the Partners from time to time
Requirements
- a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant legal experience;
- Strong communication skills in English and Vietnamese, with fluency in other languages a bonus.
- Ability to perform in high pressure environment, including time and document management skills;
- Ability to work well independently and as a team.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Position: Business Development Executive
Number of position(s): 01 (permanent)
Location: HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC
Description of position:
- Assisting in the development of the Firm’s marketing plan with the Firm’s Partners;
- Supporting the Firm’s, practice group’s, and individual attorney’s business development initiatives and programs;
- Recommending markets and projects to pursue;
- Assisting to coordinate with RTA Business Development team to implement regional business development projects;
- Maintaining and updating the Firm’s deal lists and credentials;
- Updating and preparing submissions for rankings, including but not limited to Chambers Asia, AsiaLaw Profiles, IFLR1000 and The Legal 500;
- Coordinating with Partners and Counsel/Associates to publish articles on newspapers or other publications every 1 – 2 months;
- Assisting in organizing firm’s seminars and events;
- Assisting Partners and Counsel/Associates in attending and speaking at external seminars and conferences;
- Tracking and following up on the Firm’s marketing and business development leads;
- Assisting in the Firm’s internal and external marketing and business communications;
- Representing the Firm at trade shows and other events;
- Assisting the partners/senior associates in writing the Firm’s quarterly newsletters and other periodic internal or external publications;
- Developing and maintaining the Firm’s brochure and credential statements; and
- Other duties assigned by the Partners from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related fields;
- At least 2 – 3 years of working experience in a professional or legal environment;
- English fluency; fluency in other languages a bonus;
- Ability to perform in high pressure environment, including time and document management skills;
- Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty;
- Strong communication skills in English and Vietnamese
- Ability to work well independently and as a team/member.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
We would love to hear from you
Please drop us an email if you have any further questions about careers with Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers or visit our Rajah & Tann Asia Careers page.