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Head of Legal - Manufacturing

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Legal to join a rapidly growing organization in Ho Chi Minh City. The role will act as a strategic legal advisor to the leadership team, overseeing legal matters across the company.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and implement group-wide legal, compliance and risk management frameworks.
  • Lead major transactions, including M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships, from due diligence through execution.
  • Advise senior management on corporate governance, investments and commercial matters.
  • Oversee dispute resolution, regulatory matters and relationships with external counsel and authorities.
  • Drive legal digital transformation, including contract management systems, and knowledge management.
  • Build and develop the legal function, including team structure, KPIs, coaching and talent development.

What you bring:

  • 12-15 years of legal experience, with experience sitting in a senior/leadership role.
  • Strong expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance and legal risk management.
  • Strong dispute resolution and external counsel management experience.
  • Commercially minded, with strong leadership and people development capabilities.
  • Vietnamese Lawyer Practicing Certificate and fluency in Vietnamese and 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.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: English - Professional Working

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Job Reference: LCHJN2-8434A1CF

Date posted: 28 September 2026

Consultant: Minh Truong