Practice group:

Corporate and M&A

Number of position(s):

1 (Permanent)

Locations:

HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC

Description of position:

• Advise clients on legal matters in the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice group, and other practice groups if the case arises;
• Supervise Associates & Paralegals within the Corporate and M&A practice;
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, legal documents and correspondences to clients and other key stakeholders of Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers;
• Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles;
• Communicate with clients or other offices of Rajah & Tann Asia;
• Provide training and perform business development and other works as maybe requested by the Partners from time to time;
• Other related works as may be required by the Partners from time to time.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years’ experience in reputable law firms;
• Having a legal 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;
• Strong communication skills in English and Vietnamese;
• Ability to work well independently and as a team.

Practice group:

Corporate and M&A

Number of position(s):

2 (Permanent)

Locations:

HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC

HN Office, Lotte Center Hanoi - East Tower, Level 30, Unit 3003, 54 Lieu Giai St., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi

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

Number of position(s):

1 (Permanent)

Locations:

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 – 5 years of working experience in a professional 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;

Number of position(s):

1 (Permanent)

Locations:

HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC

Description of position:

• To receive & circulate newspapers/ correspondences to/from Partners
• To arrange & submit documentation for Partners’ signature
• To arrange & prepare appointment/ meeting for Partners
• To collect reports, arrange meeting & prepare material
• To book air ticket, hotel, visa and restaurant for Partners & guests
• To book stationery with Admin for Partners’ office use
• To make all expense claim for Partners
• To update and remind Partners’ schedule
• To keep the dept. heads/Managers informed about the absence for Partners
• To do translation of correspondences
• To update / search information required by Partners
• To carry out other assignments from time to time

Requirements:

• Secretarial work experience for over 1 year 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.