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Hanoi/HCM Office: Potekyu is seeking Legal Associate (Junior/Middle)

Job Opening: Legal Associate (Junior/Middle level)

About the Firm

Potekyu is a dynamic, friendly, and open-minded law firm dedicated to continuous learning and the development of professional legal skills. We focus on fostering the growth of our team members and maintain a supportive and respectful working environment. Our commitment to international standards ensures top-quality service for our diverse clientele of businesses operating in Vietnam, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Legal Junior/Middle Associate to join our law firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience in various legal areas, including M&A, corporate law, investments, commercial law, intellectual property, energy, and information technology.


Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct legal research and provide advisory on corporate, compliance, commercial contracts, transactions (M&A, BCC, JV, financing, etc.), disputes, and pre-litigation matters.

  • Advise, draft, and review various business-related contracts.

  • Participate in M&A projects for both buyers and sellers: advise on deals, support negotiations, conduct due diligence, draft M&A documents, and execute closing agreements.

  • Provide advice on the establishment and licensing of FDI companies, foreign labor, foreign investments, loans, and financing.

  • Depending on development goals and competency, engage in pre-litigation dispute resolution, licensing tasks, and occasionally participate in litigation.

  • Maintain communication with clients to update project progress and exchange necessary information.

  • Train, guide, manage, and review the work performed by subordinates.

  • Contribute to research initiatives and professional knowledge development projects of the firm.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Department in line with development objectives and capabilities.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary, bonuses, and earnings based on capability and experience. 

  • Salary adjustments based on performance, experience, level, and seniority: annually and/or upon contract renewal, promotion.

  • Benefits: Health insurance, travel, personal gifts, remote workdays, professional development activities, career advancement opportunities, and mandatory benefits as per regulations. 


Job requirements

  • Graduated from long-standing law universities.

  • Graduated from the Judicial Academy or currently undertaking/ preparing for lawyer apprenticeship. Holding a practicing lawyer certificate is an advantage.

  • At least 03 years of continuous experience in consulting, business, commercial, and foreign-investment-related fields for junior associates; 05 years for middle associates. Solid experience in consulting, transactions, and contracts at a professional commercial law firm is an advantage.

  • Language proficiency: Confident in English (spoken and written). Additional proficiency in Japanese or another foreign language is an advantage. 

  • Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and maturity. 

  • Enthusiasm for taking on new projects/tasks and challenging professional goals. 

  • Clear career goals and personal development trajectory in law. 

  • Management skills: multitasking, teamwork, proactive, and meeting deadlines.

  • Soft skills: effective communication across diverse audiences, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Commitment, responsibility, and adherence to processes, policies, and service standards.

Location:

  • Ho Chi Minh City: 72 Street 36, Van Phuc Urban Area, Thu Duc City.

  • Hanoi: 6th Floor, Viet A Building, Duy Tan Street, Cau Giay District.


Working hours: 

  • Time: 08:00 - 12:00; 13:30 - 17:30 (Monday to Friday).

  • 5 days/week (off on Saturday and Sunday).


How to Apply:

If you are enthusiastic about pursuing a rewarding legal career and meet the requirements outlined above, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit the following documents:

  • Your updated CV, including your educational background and work experience.

  • A cover letter that highlights your relevant experience and qualifications for the Legal Junior/Middle Associate position.

  • Any other relevant supporting documents that showcase your professional capabilities, demonstrating your ability to excel within the scope of the job. For example, you may include contracts you have drafted, advisory letters you have prepared, or any other legal documents that demonstrate your expertise. Please ensure to remove any sensitive or identifiable information of third parties if included.

Please send your application by filling out the application form at this link.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team at Potekyu. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

Note:

  • This job posting is open to all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or other backgrounds.

  • For this recruitment round, Potekyu will only accept applications through the recruitment portal of Lawyer Academy, VietnamWorks and Top CV. Please do not apply through other platforms as we are not affiliated with them

If you have any questions,

Please send them to the email: hr@potekyu.com

Further Information about Potekyu Law Firm:

Please refer to the websites: https://www.potekyu.com/ and https://www.startuplaw.vn/

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