Partner - Corporate M&A

Regional Law Firm - HCMC based - Corporate M&A

Our client is a leading regional law firm with a strong presence across South East Asia and an established practice in Vietnam. The firm advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, investment funds, and domestic enterprises on a broad range of complex corporate, commercial, and transactional matters.

As part of its continued growth strategy in Vietnam, the firm is seeking an accomplished Corporate & M&A Partner to join its Ho Chi Minh City office.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and expansion of the firm's Corporate & M&A practice in Vietnam. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions while leveraging the firm's regional platform and international client network.

The Partner will be responsible for originating, leading, and executing matters, building long-term client relationships, and contributing to the strategic growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign investment, corporate restructurings, and general corporate advisory work.
• Lead and manage complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted commercial adviser.
• Drive business development initiatives and contribute to revenue growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups on regional and international matters.
• Mentor and develop legal talent within the practice.
• Contribute to the firm's market profile through thought leadership, industry engagement, and professional networking.

What you will bring:

• Qualification to practise law in Vietnam.
• Significant experience in Corporate & M&A matters gained within a Top Tier domestic or international law firm.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of corporate and transactional work.
• A well-established professional network and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• A commercial mindset with a track record of business development and practice growth.
• Experience managing sophisticated transactions involving both local and international stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Business Development expectation:

The firm is seeking an individual who can contribute meaningfully to the growth of the practice through client relationships, market presence, and business generation activities.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss and bring over:

• Their areas of expertise and market positioning.
• Existing client relationships and business development track record (a portable book of business is mandatory).
• Potential synergies with the firm's existing platform.
• A forward-looking vision for practice growth and client development.

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