Assistant Legal Manager/ Legal Counsel

Oversee the resolution of all country operational in-house legal matters

• Handle legal matters at operational level, contract management and resolution of legal matters.

• Implementation of due diligence processes and activities within the country to enforce a structured approach to legal management

• Support Legal Head Vietnam in the management of key litigations/arbitrations, interactions with external legal counsels and representing the country in key legal proceedings to ensure Gigamed's interests are well protected

• Review and lead the reporting of key findings related to existing and potential legal risks, including recommendations to mitigate risks from an operational perspective

• Support in licensing

• Advising internal clients on daily operation legal matters. Gain better understanding of the business and its various processes to enhance the quality of legal advice given

• Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Corporate/Contract/Commercial law and Gigamed behavior as part of continuous learning

• Functional skills and knowledge:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of corporate law, contract and commercial law, including country-specific laws

• Demonstrate fluency in English (both written and spoken). Proficiency in any other language is an additional asset

• Demonstrate appreciation and respect for cultural sensitivities especially in cross-country/culture interactions

• Demonstrate ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with integrity

• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Demonstrate knowledge of adaptation of the law within the cultural/legal framework of countries

Leadership

• Maintain good interaction with BUs across countries

• Legal knowledge

• Familiarity with legal contracts is a prerequisite

• Good communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Proactive, service oriented and a team player

• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office

• Degree in Law from a reputable university - Admission to Bar

Work experience Work experience:

• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar role

• Minimum two years’ experience in a managerial capacity

• Experience practicing law in a law firm or in an in-house legal department of an organization is preferred