[SOKOGROUP] SENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Mô tả công việc

Địa điểm làm việc: Quận Bình Thạnh, TP HCM

Mô tả công việc

• Legal Management and Contracts
• Draft, review, negotiate, and conduct legal due diligence for: Commercial contracts,Lease agreements, Franchise agreements (Master Franchise, LOI, NDA), Partnership andinvestment agreements, Supplier agreements.
• Develop and standardize contract templates across the company.
• Franchise and International Legal
• Participate in building and refining legal structures for international franchise models(Australia, US, etc.).
• Work with foreign lawyers and international partners to:Draft and negotiate Master Franchise AgreementsStructure legal entities (joint ventures, subsidiaries, licensing models)
• Provide legal advice for SOKOGROUP’s international expansion strategy.
• Compliance & Internal Governance
• Develop, update, and control: Internal processes, Operational regulations, Complianceframeworks across the organization.
• Monitor compliance with laws and internal policies across departments.
• F&B Operational Legal
• Handle and manage legal procedures for store operations, including: Businessregistration, Food safety licenses, Alcohol retail licenses, Product declarations, Intellectualproperty (brand, packaging, concept).
• Work directly with government authorities.
• Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
• Identify, analyze, and assess legal risks in: Operational activities, Investment projects,Expansion / franchise activities.
• Represent the company in resolving disputes with: Suppliers and partners, Landlords,Employees.
• Legal Updates & Strategic Advisory
• Monitor and update new legal regulations.
• Provide recommendations and actionable solutions aligned with business operations.
• Advise directly to the CEO and Board of Management on strategic decisions.
• Legal System Management
• Manage legal documentation and contract storage.
• Develop legal database systems and tracking mechanisms.
• Coordinate with departments: Operations, Finance, HR, and Business Development.

Yêu cầu

• Experience & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Minimum 4 years of in-house legal experience
• Preferred
• Experience in F&B / Hospitality / Retail
• Experience in franchise or working with international partners
• Lawyer practicing certificate is an advantage
• Knowledge
• Strong understanding of: Corporate law, Commercial and contract law, Labor law and taxation, Intellectual property
• Familiar with: Franchise models, Cross-border agreements, Investment structures.
• Skills
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken), with the ability to independently draft, review,and negotiate contracts with international partners
• Strategic thinking and risk management skills
• Ability to work independently and handle high pressure
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Personal Attributes
• Proactive, high integrity, and strong sense of confidentiality
• Business-oriented mindset (not purely legal-focused)
• Adaptable in a fast-growing startup environment

Quyền lợi

Work directly with the CEO on strategic projects

Participate in building international franchise systems

Opportunity to develop into a Legal Director role

Working schedule: Monday to Friday at the office, Saturday working remotely (WFH)

Working hours: 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM, with lunch break from 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Public holidays in accordance with Vietnamese Labor Law

12 days of annual leave per year

Enjoy a comfortable working environment with afternoon tea, pastries, and milk provided

Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience and capability)