Head of Legal & Compliance

A leading multinational industrial and technology group is seeking a Head of Legal and Compliance to join its executive team in Hanoi. This role offers the opportunity to lead legal, compliance, security, and risk management functions for a global organisation operating across more than 100 countries.

What you’ll do:

As Head of Legal and Compliance, you will oversee legal, compliance and risk frameworks across the organisation. You will develop and enforce policies, manage investigations and crisis response, oversee information security, and advise on complex corporate matters including M&A, investments, and regulatory compliance. You will also promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance throughout the business.

• Lead legal, compliance and risk management functions.

• Develop and implement policies aligned with Vietnamese law and international standards.

• Manage investigations, crisis response, and information security.

• Oversee corporate governance, contracts, licensing, and regulatory disclosures.

• Advise on M&A, cross-border investments, real estate, and dispute matters.

What you bring:

• Degree in Law; Master’s preferred.

• 10+ years’ experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership within multinational or large organisations.

• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese law and international compliance standards.

• Proven experience in compliance, risk, and investigation.

• Strategic mindset, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent communication in English

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.