Associate Director, Legal and Compliance

Overview:

RMIT University Commitment

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold to the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

Why RMIT University Vietnam?

RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 125th globally and 10th in Australia in the QS World University Rankings 2026. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here

Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

REWARDS AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive remuneration VND package for Vietnamese candidates.
• 13th month Tet bonus
• Private Health insurance for you and your family, plus Personal Accident Insurance

Other benefits

• Generous annual leave, career leave, volunteer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays)
• Professional development and career advancement
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website:

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Director, Legal and Compliance reports directly to the Director of Legal and Compliance and leads and controls legal activities within RMIT Vietnam. The Associate Director, Legal and Compliance, gives advice and services to the management of the campus to ensure the effective implementation of university policies, compliance with external legislative requirements and to support the effective operation of the university's primary activities and management processes. The role is responsible for leading the legal and compliance team, working closely with RMIT University in Australia, including implementing the RMIT Group compliance framework. The duties outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be adjusted, and additional duties assigned, to meet evolving business needs, including providing coverage in other areas as required.

Leadership

• Develop and maintain a culture of integrity and high performance in the Legal and Compliance department.
• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on increasing the efficiency of both current and future processes.
• Build strong networks and relationships with key internal stakeholders, including the General Director as a trusted advisor and the Executive Director, Governance, Legal and Strategic Operations (Melbourne).
• Develop, foster, and maintain effective relationships with all relevant external stakeholders and organizations.

Legal process and policy

• Ensure relevant policies and guidelines relating to compliance and legal services are in place and up to date.
• Evaluate on a regular basis the effectiveness of relevant processes and controls, and drive changes as necessary.
• Provide leadership in ensuring compliance with relevant policies and guidelines. Also develop, oversee and communicate those related compliance procedures to certainly aligned with business objectives.
• Lead on developing knowledge throughout the organization to ensure compliance and high-quality delivery of service.

Compliance

• Lead the implementation of the University's Compliance Framework in Vietnam.
• Working with the Associate Director, Policy, Compliance and Contracts (Melbourne) establish and maintain the compliance obligations register at RMIT Vietnam.
• Provide advice and counsel to colleagues in relation to compliance matters.
• Report on the effectiveness of the University's compliance management systems in line with University reporting.

ABOUT YOU (KEY SELECTION CRITERIA)

• LL.B and/or LL.M. from a law school, preferably a foreign university
• Member of a local bar association.
• At least 7-10 years of working experience in international law firms/ corporation.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex legal projects.
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment for the organization.

For full details of Key accountabilities and selection criteria: please click

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Further information

The role is based in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, and is open for local candidates only.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 7.0 and with no band less than 6.5 (or equivalent).

BACKGROUND CHECK

RMIT Vietnam is committed to providing a healthy and safe working, research and learning environment that enhances wellbeing across our community. As part of this commitment, all new employees are required to undergo background checks prior to commencing employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of these checks. The specific requirements may vary depending on the nature of the role, as outlined in our Background Check Matrix.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button. When submitting your application, ensure that the following listed documents are included. Your application will not be considered complete without these documents:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

• Qualifications
• Passport/ID

Please note, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Please ensure your application is submitted through our Workday system on the

RMIT Careers

page. We do not accept applications through other means.
- RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.
- For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at

Applications Close:

24 thg pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community. As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.