Senior Legal Manager - Energy MNC
A leading organisation is seeking a Senior Legal Manager to support its Energy operations in Vietnam. This role offers the opportunity to advise on complex commercial matters, sustainability-driven projects, and multi-jurisdictional legal issues while working closely with regional and cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and legal risk management.
What you'll do:
- Provide legal support on energy projects, including regulatory and commercial matters.
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements, supply contracts, and project documents.
- Manage compliance matters and liaise with government authorities and external legal counsel when required.
- Support company secretarial, governance, and corporate legal activities across Vietnam operations.
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, disputes, strategic projects, and business initiatives.
- Maintain proper legal documentation and ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
What you bring:
- Law degree with solid experience in corporate/commercial legal matters within multinational companies or reputable law firms.
- Strong exposure to contract negotiation, compliance, regulatory matters, and risk management.
- Experience in sustainability, energy, or project-driven industries is advantageous.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills in both English and Vietnamese.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with regional and cross-functional teams.
- Commercial mindset with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house Legal
Industry: Oil and Gas
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Language: English - Professional Working
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: TU4QPO-940F614D
Date posted: 8 May 2026
Consultant: Minh Truong
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