Legal & Compliance Manager

Overview
Our client, a leading global provider of consumer electronics, entertainment, and imaging solutions, is seeking a Legal & Compliance Manager position. This role will be responsible for providing legal counsel, ensuring regulatory and corporate compliance, overseeing data privacy governance, managing legal risks and disputes, and supporting business operations through effective legal and compliance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Legal

• Legal Advisory: Provide day-to-day legal advice; review, draft, negotiate contracts and legal documents; support legal assessment for business initiatives and commercial projects.
• Corporate & Licensing: Manage corporate governance, statutory compliance, licensing registrations/amendments, corporate records, and regulatory filings; coordinate with authorities and external counsel.
• Dispute Resolution: Handle disputes, claims, investigations, and litigation of matters; liaise with government authorities and external counsel.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor legal and regulatory changes; assess business impact and provide implementation guidance.
• Legal Operations: Maintain legal templates, contract repositories, and legal records; manage external counsel and legal budget.

Compliance

• Conduct compliance training and awareness programs.
• Advise on the application of company and group compliance policies.
• Lead or support compliance investigations, including whistleblowing cases.
• Coordinate with HQ on compliance programs, investigations, and reporting.
• Support HR in resolving compliance-related employee matters.

Privacy

• Provide day-to-day privacy and data protection advice.
• Develop and deliver privacy training, awareness programs, and regulatory updates.
• Maintain privacy policies, procedures, templates, agreements, and compliance records.
• Prepare and manage DPIA, CTIA, and other required privacy documentation.
• Advise regional and global HQ on Vietnam personal data protection regulations.

Corporate Affairs

• Advise on corporate governance and statutory compliance.
• Manage corporate records, filings, licenses, and company information updates.
• Coordinate with authorities and external counsel on corporate matters.
• Support management and HQ on corporate projects, approvals, and governance requirements.

Team Management

• Lead, develop, and supervise the Legal, Compliance, and Privacy team.
• Allocate workload and ensure timely, high-quality execution of responsibilities.
• Manage external service providers and departmental budget.
• Report key legal, compliance, and privacy risks to management and HQ.
• Prioritize activities based on business needs, risk levels, and urgency.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Line Manager.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Legal, Compliance, and/or Data Privacy, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Legal & Compliance Expertise: Strong background in contract management, corporate governance, licensing, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and data privacy.
• Legal Knowledge: Solid understanding of Vietnamese commercial, corporate, and personal data protection laws.
• MNC Exposure: Experience working in a multinational environment and collaborating with regional/global stakeholders is preferred.
• Industry Exposure: Experience in consumer electronics, retail, distribution, or e-commerce is an advantage.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Law; Lawyer qualification or relevant professional certifications are preferred.
• Privacy Certification: DPO (Data Protection Officer) certification is required.
• Language: Good command of written and spoken English.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Leadership Competencies: Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

 

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