Legal Counsel, Vietnam

Spencer Ogden
Legal Counsel
Location: Vietnam, HCMC
Industry: Renewable Energy
An international renewable energy platform is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its renewable energy portfolio in Vietnam. This position will play a key role in advising on project development, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance and operational legal matters relating to utility-scale renewable energy assets and infrastructure projects.Key Responsibilities
Provide legal support across project development, construction, operational and commercial activities within the renewable energy and infrastructure sector
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial and project-related agreements, including construction, operations, land and financing documentation
Support permitting, licensing and regulatory approval processes in coordination with internal stakeholders and external authorities
Advise on compliance with local legal and regulatory frameworks relating to energy, infrastructure, environmental and investment matters
Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks across project execution, operational activities and contractual negotiations
Support dispute management, claims handling and coordination with external legal counsel where required
Partner closely with cross-functional teams including development, engineering, construction, finance and asset management functions
Assist with investment, acquisition and transaction-related activities as required
Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business and support ongoing corporate compliance initiativesRequirements
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law from a reputable university
Approximately 5+ years of relevant legal experience across private practice and/or in-house environments
Experience supporting infrastructure, renewable energy, construction or large-scale commercial projects highly preferred
Strong understanding of Vietnamese legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to energy and infrastructure projects
Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and project-related agreements
Strong English communication and drafting skills alongside native-level Vietnamese legal drafting capability
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities within a fast-paced project environmentWhy Consider This Opportunity
Broad exposure across project development, operations, commercial transactions and regulatory matters
Regional and cross-functional stakeholder exposure within an international platform
Dynamic environment with long-term growth potential within the energy transition sector
JOB SUMMARY
Legal Counsel, Vietnam

Spencer Ogden
Quận Đống Đa
9 hours ago
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Full-time
Legal Counsel, Vietnam