A Vietnam Qualified Technology, Multimedia, and Telecom (“TMT”) Associate is needed for our Corporate & Commercial department in Vietnam office.  Our Vietnam TMT practice has been ranked “Tier 1” in The Legal500 for recent years.  Our clients’ businesses cover a wide range of TMT industries, including e-commerce, telecom hardware distribution, software, online gaming, Internet content provision and search engines, and telecom carriers.  We represent some of the biggest names in their respective industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advises technology companies, telecommunication companies, OTT operators, e-payment and fintech companies for regulatory compliance with Thai related regulations
• Advises clients on technology procurement, development, licensing, transfer, and protection of investment in the technology sector, commercialization of software applications
• Advises and assists clients on the use and deployment of hardware and digital infrastructure, provision of e-commerce services and mergers and acquisitions, provision of strategic position, protection, and profit from their valuable intellectual property in diverse market worldwide
• Formulates legal strategies and analytical responses to clients and acting as the primary point of contact for TMT clients
• Drafts, reviews, and finalizes technology related contracts such as consulting services, IT products, software and data processing along with data privacy
• Performs legal research when and as necessary to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue/case

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Vietnamese national
• Lawyer-qualified (Has already obtained the Vietnam Lawyer License)
• Experience in advising on TMT matters at:
• a reputable law firm;
• an in-house counsel position with a reputable TMT industry related company; or
• a relevant government agency such as the Ministry or 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]