A Vietnam-qualified Technology, Multimedia, and Telecom (“TMT”) Associate (mid-level and higher) is needed for our Corporate & Commercial department in Vietnam. Our TMT practice has consistently been ranked in the top tier for Vietnam by Chambers and The Legal500, and our clients include some of the biggest names from a wide range of TMT industry sectors, including e-commerce, social media, fintech, hardware distribution, software, online gaming, internet content and search engines, and telecom carriers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on data privacy and cybersecurity law, and compliance with Vietnam’s new regulations
- Advise technology companies, telecom companies, OTT operators, and e-payment and fintech companies on regulatory compliance with Vietnam-related regulations
- Advise clients on technology procurement; development, licensing, transfer, and protection of investment in the technology sector; and commercialization of software applications
- Advise and assist clients on the use and deployment of hardware and digital infrastructure; provision of e-commerce services; and mergers and acquisitions
- Advise and assist clients with strategic positioning, protection, and profiting from their valuable intellectual property in diverse markets worldwide
- Formulate legal strategies and analytical responses to clients and act as the primary point of contact for TMT clients
- Draft, review, and finalize technology-related contracts such as contracts for consulting services, IT products, software and data processing along with data privacy
- Perform legal research when and as necessary to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue or case
- Senior position would have additional responsibilities related to client development and work management
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Vietnamese national
- Minimum 4 years’ (7 years for senior associate position) post qualification experience advising on TMT matters at:
- a reputable law firm;
- a reputable TMT-related company in an in-house counsel position; or
- a relevant government agency such as the Ministry/Department of Information and Communication (MIC or DIC)
- Exceptional academic background with includes, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in law
- Excellent command of English (verbal and written) and the ability to communicate with foreign clients and colleagues comfortably
- A “can do” attitude, and an enthusiastic and energetic personality
- Good team player
- Strong time management and project management skills
- Strong business acumen and work ethic, and high professional standards
Please send the CV to: [email protected]
