Position:

Senior Associate

Practice group:

Corporate and M&A

Number of position(s):

1 (Permanent)

Locations:

HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC

Hanoi Office, Lotte Center Hanoi - East Tower, Level 30, Unit 3003, 54 Lieu Giai St., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi

Description of position:

• Advise clients on legal matters in the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice group, and other practice groups if the case arises;
• Supervise Associates & Paralegals within the Corporate and M&A practice;
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, legal documents and correspondences to clients and other key stakeholders of Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers;
• Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles;
• Communicate with clients or other offices of Rajah & Tann Asia;
• Provide training and perform business development and other works as maybe requested by the Partners from time to time;
• Other related works as may be required by the Partners from time to time.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years’ experience in reputable law firms;
• Having a legal practice certificate;
• English fluency is essential; fluency in other languages is a bonus;
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment, including time and document management skills;
• Strong communication skills in English and Vietnamese;
• Ability to work well independently and as a team.

Position:

Legal Associate

Practice group:

Corporate and M&A

Number of position(s):

3 (Permanent)

Locations:

HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC

HN Office, Lotte Center Hanoi - East Tower, Level 30, Unit 3003, 54 Lieu Giai St., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi

Description of position:

• Draft and review various types of corporate agreements for the firm.
• Assess risks and compliance issues for the firm.
• Conduct legal research and provide suggestions that are in line with legal requirements.
• Liaise with solicitors, regulatory bodies and other external parties on any legal issues.
• Assist with any other tasks as required by the lawyers in the practice.
• Possesses initiative, drive, and commercial acumen, and can work well both independently and in a team.
• Other related works as may be required by the Partners from time to time

Requirements:

• Legal Associate position a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant legal experience
• English fluency is essential; fluency in other languages is a bonus
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment, including time and document management skills
• Strong communication skills in English and Vietnamese
• Ability to work well independently and as a team

Position:

Paralegal

Practice group:

Corporate and M&A / Litigation

Number of position(s):

4 (Permanent)

Locations:

HN Office, Lotte Center Hanoi - East Tower, Level 30, Unit 3003, 54 Lieu Giai St., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi

Description of position:

• Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles;
• Carry out other legal and office work as assigned by the Partners and Senior Associates/Associates from time to time at firm;
• Interpret, translate English documents as requested;
• Meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority;
• Assist partners with business development;
• Assist Partners to screen phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handle them when appropriate;
• Produce documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
• Organize and attend meetings and ensure the Partners are well prepared for meetings;
• Take dictation and minutes; and
• Carry out other support tasks as requested from time to time

Requirements:

• a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant legal experience;
• Strong communication skills in English and Vietnamese, with fluency in other languages a bonus.
• Ability to perform in high pressure environment, including time and document management skills;
• Ability to work well independently and as a team.

Number of position(s):

1 (Permanent)

Locations:

HCM Office, Saigon Center, Unit 2 & 3, 65 Le Loi Blvd., District 1, HCMC

Description of position:

• Assisting in the development of the Firm’s marketing plan with the Firm’s Partners;
• Supporting the Firm’s, practice group’s, and individual attorney’s business development initiatives and programs;
• Recommending markets and projects to pursue;
• Assisting to coordinate with RTA Business Development team to implement regional business development projects;
• Maintaining and updating the Firm’s deal lists and credentials;
• Updating and preparing submissions for rankings, including but not limited to Chambers Asia, AsiaLaw Profiles, IFLR1000 and The Legal 500;
• Coordinating with Partners and Counsel/Associates to publish articles on newspapers or other publications every 1 – 2 months;
• Assisting in organizing firm’s seminars and events;
• Assisting Partners and Counsel/Associates in attending and speaking at external seminars and conferences;
• Tracking and following up on the Firm’s marketing and business development leads;
• Assisting in the Firm’s internal and external marketing and business communications;
• Representing the Firm at trade shows and other events;
• Assisting the partners/senior associates in writing the Firm’s quarterly newsletters and other periodic internal or external publications;
• Developing and maintaining the Firm’s brochure and credential statements; and
• Other duties assigned by the Partners from time to time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related fields;
• At least 2 – 5 years of working experience in a professional legal environment;
• English fluency; fluency in other languages a bonus;
• Ability to perform in high pressure environment, including time and document management skills;
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty;

Number of position(s):

1 (Permanent)

Locations:

Hanoi Office, Lotte Center Hanoi - East Tower, Level 30, Unit 3003, 54 Lieu Giai St., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi

Description of position:

• Specialized in Clerical/Administrative Support or equivalent;
• Report daily attendance of HN staffs to HCM Receptionist and Office Supervisor;
• Answer phone calls and direct them to the right staff or taking down the messages;
• Attend to all incoming mails, and outgoing mails and courier of documents. These include collect and sort mails, emails and faxes for distribution to the respective department/personnel;
• Receive the visitors and guests, direct to the correct host;
• Provide clerical and administrative support on typing, filing, copying, faxing, scanning, data entry,…;
• Order and monitor stationeries, groceries, and other consumables;
• Attend to client’s general queries and complaints, answering questions and providing information;
• General maintenance and housekeeping of the office premises and equipment;
• Co-ordinates transportation for Employees and visitors;
• Responsible for courier i.e. dispatched of both documents and non-documents;
• Manage 3rd party contracts, providing goods, renting/leasing service and other services (in line with the policy) to manage the company and for the effectiveness of the employees;
• Doing monthly payment or advance payment for staffs’ birthday, refreshment, stationary, phone bills, EMS, Grab/ Taxi, Lavie pure water and other expense as required; Monthly reports of the payments/expenditures for the office costs to the Accountant and Partner;
• Translating documents when required;
• Other tasks be assigned by Supervisor and Partners.

Requirements:

• • Diploma/bachelor degree. Bachelor degree specialized in English language would be preferrable.
• • A strong command over oral and written Business English with an ability to understand and communicate clearly and effectively.
• • 1-2 years of experience in this or equivalent position or experience working in a law firm would be preferable.
• • Proficiency in English.