Associate (Chinese speaker)
Regional Law Firm - Ho Chi Minh City - Chinese speaker
We are seeking a skilled and motivated qualified Lawyer to join a reputable foreign and regional law firm as an Associate. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex transactions, particularly in the areas of capital markets and investments and develop the client portfolio using Chinese language skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and support on corporate and investment-related matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and legal documents in Vietnamese, English and Chinese.
- Engage with clients, providing exceptional service and addressing their legal needs in the corporate and investment sectors.
- Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities and nurturing client relationships within the corporate and investment arenas.
- Attend client meetings, events and other gathering to support the business development activities.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support ongoing corporate and investment cases and projects.
- Collaborate with colleagues across different practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
Qualifications: - Graduated in Law and Vietnamese qualified Lawyer
- 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in Top Tier Law Firms or international firms.
- Proficiency in Chinese is a MUST have, native Vietnamese and good English.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients.
If you are interested or want to refer someone, feel free to email at estelle.palandjian@robertwalters.com.vn or click on the link to the right.
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: Private Practice
Industry: Private Practice
Salary: to be discussed
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: WQJWNM-A6516E07
Date posted: 2 July 2025
Consultant: Estelle Palandjian
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