(Hanoi Based) Associate Director, Legal and Education Regulatory Compliance

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Why RMIT University Vietnam?

RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 125th globally and 10th in Australia in the QS World University Rankings 2026. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

REWARDS AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive remuneration VND package for Vietnamese candidates.

• 13th month Tet bonus

• Private Health insurance for you and your family, plus Personal Accident Insurance

Other benefits

• Generous annual leave, career leave, volunteer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays)

• Professional development and career advancement

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources

• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position reports directly to the Director of Legal and Compliance and leads and controls legal and education-sector regulatory activities within RMIT Vietnam. The Associate Director, Legal and Education Regulatory Compliance, gives advice and services to the management of the campus to ensure the effective implementation of university policies, compliance with external regulatory requirements and to support the effective operation of the university's primary activities and management processes. The role is responsible for leading the legal and strategic regulatory advice at RMIT Vietnam, working closely with RMIT University in Australia, including implementing the RMIT Group compliance framework. The duties outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be adjusted, and additional duties assigned, to meet evolving business needs, including providing coverage in other areas as required.

Education Regulatory Strategy

• Develop and execute the multi-year regulatory roadmap to obtain, expand, and renew all education-related licenses and approvals.

• Act as the primary regulatory liaison with Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), Ministry of Labor (MOLISA), Department of Education & Training (DOET), and other regulatory bodies.

• Anticipate regulatory changes in the Vietnamese higher education landscape and proactively position the University for compliance and growth.

Leadership

• Develop and maintain a culture of integrity and high performance in the Legal and Compliance department.

• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on increasing the efficiency of both current and future processes.

• Build strong networks and relationships with key internal stakeholders, including the General Director as a trusted advisor and the Executive Director, Governance, Legal and Strategic Operations (Melbourne).

• Develop, foster, and maintain effective relationships with all relevant external stakeholders and organizations.

Legal process and policy

• Ensure relevant policies and guidelines relating to compliance and legal services are in place and up to date.

• Evaluate on a regular basis the effectiveness of relevant processes and controls, and drive changes as necessary.

• Provide leadership in ensuring compliance with relevant policies and guidelines. Also develop, oversee and communicate those related compliance procedures to certainly aligned with business objectives.

• Lead on developing knowledge throughout the organization to ensure compliance and high-quality delivery of service.

Legal Services

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labour law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.).

• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies.

• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.

• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.

• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues.

• Communicate and collaborate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating and maintaining relations of trust.

• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure and protect the company’s full legal rights.

• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces.

• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.

• Conduct work with integrity and responsibility.

• Maintain current knowledge of updates in legislations and regulations.

• Work in collaboration with the Executive Director, Governance, Legal and Strategic Operations and his/her direct reports as required.

Compliance

• Lead the implementation of the University’s Compliance Framework in Vietnam.

• Working with the Associate Director, Policy, Compliance and Contracts (Melbourne) establish and maintain the compliance obligations register at RMIT Vietnam.

• Provide advice and counsel to colleagues in relation to compliance matters.

• Report on the effectiveness of the University’s compliance management systems in line with University reporting.

ABOUT YOU (KEY SELECTION CRITERIA)

1. LL.B and/or LL.M. from a law school, preferably a foreign university

2. Member of a local bar association.

3. Minimum 10-12 years post-qualification experience with at least 5–7 years focused on Vietnamese education regulatory compliance and licensing (preferably for foreign-invested universities, international schools, or large training institutions).

4. Experience leading cross-functional regulatory projects involving multiple government ministries and complex stakeholder management.

5. Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment for the organization.

6. Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.

7. Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.

8. Demonstrated experience in providing advice integrating internal business requirements with external requirements.

9. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

10. Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position and RMIT Values.

Further information 

The role located is Hanoi, Vietnam, is open for local candidates only.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 7.0 and with no band less than 6.5 (or equivalent).

BACKGROUND CHECK

RMIT Vietnam is committed to providing a healthy and safe working, research and learning environment that enhances wellbeing across our community. As part of this commitment, all new employees are required to undergo background checks prior to commencing employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of these checks. The specific requirements may vary depending on the nature of the role, as outlined in our Background Check Matrix.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button. When submitting your application, ensure that the following listed documents are included. Your application will not be considered complete without these documents:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

• Qualifications

• Passport/ID

Please note, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Please ensure your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.

• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.

• For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team