Head of Legal

3 days ago

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam DatVietVAC Group Holdings Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Oversight & Strategic Advisory

Take full ownership of all legal matters across the Group, including contracts, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance:

  • Manage day-to-day corporate legal issues, ensuring operational efficiency and legal soundness
  • Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of a wide range of agreements including production contracts, talent agreements, licensing deals, and distribution agreements
  • Monitor and communicate changes in legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly those affecting media production, broadcasting, content monetization, and data usage
  • Guide the business in anticipating and mitigating legal risks, especially in the areas of defamation, IP infringement, and contractual obligations
  • Collaborate with external counsel to manage litigation, arbitration, and settlements involving contractual disputes, IP issues, and reputational matters

2. Intellectual Property Management

  • Strengthen the Group's IP framework by enhancing awareness and enforcement of copyright, trademark, and content rights
  • Review and manage IP contracts and registration processes
  • Promote internal training and awareness to mitigate IP infringement risks across all departments

3. Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and mentor a team of in-house lawyers and legal professionals, fostering a high-performance, business-aligned legal function
  • Promote a proactive, collaborative culture that integrates legal insight early into business decision-making
  • Ensure the legal team remains responsive, commercially minded, and aligned with the Group's growth trajectory

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law is required; Master's degree in Law, Business Law, or a related field is preferred
  • Minimum 13–15 years of progressive legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal leadership role
    (in-house or at a law firm)
  • Strong expertise in intellectual property law, including practical experience implementing IP protection frameworks
  • Solid experience with Vietnamese litigation practices, including managing disputes and court procedures
  • Familiarity with capital markets and securities law is a plus, especially regarding IPO processes, regulatory filings, information disclosure, and bond/international debt issuance
  • Proven leadership experience, including team management and legal budget oversight
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and perform under pressure in fast-paced environments
  • Active lawyer membership status in Vietnam is a strong advantage

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