Manager/ Associate Director, Legal

About Us

KPMG is a global network of independent member firms offering Audit, Tax, Legal, Advisory and Consulting services. The firms work closely with clients, helping them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities.

In Vietnam & Cambodia, KPMG is one of the largest professional firms with offices in Ho Chi Minh city, Hanoi, Danang and PhnomPenh. Established since 1994, we have 30 years of experience with more than 2,000 professionals.

We lead with a commitment to quality and consistency across our global network, bringing a passion for client success and a purpose to serve and improve the communities in which member firms operate. In a world where rapid change and unprecedented disruption are the new normal, we Inspire Confidence and Empower Change in all we do.

Our services

KPMG Legal is a fully licensed foreign law firm in Vietnam, and comprises over 50 Vietnamese and foreign lawyers in our Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi offices, focusing on market entry, corporate and commercial law, and M&A transactions.

This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic candidate who is looking to make next career move within a large global Professional Services Firm.

Key Responsibilities

This role is for a lawyer with 5 - 7 years’ experience working for top tier foreign or domestic law firms in Vietnam, under the direction and instruction of Legal Directors and Partners, overseeing junior lawyers/paralegals and dealing directly with clients. 

Specifically, the Associate Director/Manager will be responsible for working with leadership in:

•    advising on all aspects of Vietnam laws related to our client’s business and investment; preparing legal advices, transaction structuring, due diligence reports, transaction documentation and related pre- and post-completion tasks; representing clients in liaising and working with the relevant authorities to seek handle regulatory issues;

•    managing client caseload in collaboration with the leadership team and ensuring that all legal deliverables meet all requirements and is of high quality before submitting to leadership for sign off;

•    providing advice, guidance and mentoring to the junior lawyers/paralegals to ensure they approach their work with professionalism and due care, and in a manner that maintains the good reputation of KPMG in the community; and

•    other tasks as required by leadership.

Qualifications & Experiences

•    A Bachelor’s Degree in law (Post-graduate education in related fields is an advantage), being admitted lawyer in Vietnam.

•    5 - 7 years of relevant experience at reputable international or domestic law firms (admitted lawyer is preferred).

•    English fluency.

•    Ability to work and perform under pressure with tight deadlines.
 

How to Apply

Click 'Apply now' or send your application to vnrecruiting@kpmg.com.vn

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.