[JOB OPENING] LEGAL COUNSEL

+ Work Location: HCM
+ Salary: Competitive
+ JD:

Contracts

• Review and qualify tender documents/contracts to ensure compliance with the Company/Group contracting principles/policies
• This includes provisions relating to indemnities, delivery terms, warranties, liquidated damages, insurance, intellectual property, confidentiality, pollution, assignment, bid bond/bank guarantees, payment terms etc
• Participate in contract negotiations with clients, in collaboration with colleagues in Operations and Legal
• Act as business partner towards Operations by providing legal advice and assistance
• Ensure contract related variation orders, claims and potential disputes are handled so as to minimize risks and in compliance with Group/Company policies/guidance
• Negotiate project related joint venture/consortium agreements with partners

Compliance

• Provide support on compliance issues to ensure that the Group policies and procedures are adhered too.

Dispute Management

• Assist in identifying and managing potential dispute(s) and working in consultation with Legal Manager to address these proactively.
• Support and manage disputes/ litigation as necessary and in collaboration with Legal Manager/APAC Legal department

Training

• Provide legal/contracts training to Operations, as required/directed by Legal Manager/APAC Legal department

General

• An integral member of the APAC Legal department, the selected candidate will be a legal resource/subject matter expert on Vietnamese law
• Handle other matters or projects as assigned by Legal Manager/APAC Legal Director
• Organizing and proper safekeeping of all corporate files of Technip Vietnam;
• Preparing directors’ resolutions;
• Application for new licenses with relevant authorities;
• Renewal application for all licenses maintained;
• Updating the legal department on relevant changes in laws, regulations;
• Maintaining a proper filing system for all legal files, contracts and supporting documents

+ Requirement:
- Degree in Law. Admittance to the Vietnamese Bar is preferred but not necessary
- At least 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience, preferably from both international law firms and legal department of organizations in the Oil and Gas industry
- Contract negotiation experience (for the Oil and Gas industry) will be an advantage
- Experience with local regulatory matters (e.g. Oil and Gas industry), including applicable permits and licenses will be advantageous

+ Contact information: Ms. Mai Ngô maingo@vungtaujobs.com 84 64 3612869 Ext: 304