Legal Officer

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About us

Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong understanding of corporate operations,   contracts   and regulatory compliance? Do you enjoy translating complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance for the business? Are you proactive,   accurate   and confident working with both internal and external stakeholders? Then this role could be your next step. Apply now!

Damen Song Cam Shipyard is a joint venture between Damen Shipyards Group in the Netherlands and Song Cam Shipyard in Hai Phong, Vietnam. As a strategic and preferred production location within Damen Shipyards Group, the shipyard builds tugboats and workboats for clients worldwide. Damen Song Cam combines international shipbuilding   expertise   with strong local capabilities to deliver reliable, high-quality vessels and continuously strengthen its production operations.

The role

As Legal Officer, you   are responsible for   supporting the Company’s legal affairs and helping ensure that business activities are conducted   in accordance with   applicable laws and regulations. You   provide   practical legal advice, review and prepare legal documents,   monitor   regulatory   developments   and   identify   potential legal risks.

The role supports a broad range of operational and business matters, with   particular   focus on customs, power supply, investment plans, local project   contracts   and purchasing contracts. You work closely with management and internal departments, while coordinating with regulators, public authorities, external   counsel   and other relevant stakeholders when   required .

Key responsibilities

As Legal Officer, your main responsibilities   are:

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Provide clear and practical legal advice to management and internal departments on legal matters arising from the Company’s operations.

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Handle ongoing legal matters and collaborate with management to develop   appropriate legal   and   defence   strategies.

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Participate in the negotiation of contracts,   agreements   and other legal documents when   required .

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Draft,   review   and   finalize   contracts,   agreements   and related legal documents to protect the Company’s legal rights and support legislative compliance.

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Clarify legal terminology,   requirements   and contractual provisions for relevant stakeholders across the organization.

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Continuously research legislation, regulations, codes,   statutes   and judicial decisions to remain informed of current legal requirements and changes.

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Assess how changes in laws and regulations may affect the Company’s activities and provide   timely   recommendations to relevant departments.

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Apply effective legal   risk-management   techniques and   provide   proactive advice on potential legal issues.

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Communicate and negotiate with regulators, public authorities, external   counsel   and other external parties, while building professional relationships based on trust.

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Support complex legal matters involving multiple stakeholders and competing requirements.

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Prepare legal reports and other legal documentation as assigned.

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Represent or support the Company in   litigation   matters and coordinate with external lawyers when court proceedings or formal legal actions arise.

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Perform other legal duties aligned with business requirements and assigned responsibilities.

Skills & experience

To be successful in this role, you bring:

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Bachelor’s degree in Law .

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Three to five years of relevant legal experience, gained in a law firm, the legal practice of a professional-services firm, or a project-development or construction environment.

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International business experience, particularly in import-export activities or foreign direct investment, is preferred.

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Strong professional knowledge of law and the ability to keep pace with legal developments and regulatory trends.

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Good command of English for professional communication and legal documentation.

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Strong contract drafting,   review   and negotiation skills.

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Sound analytical capability and the ability to assess legal risks and propose practical solutions.

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High level   of accuracy,   care   and attention to detail, with a focus on preventing errors.

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Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with stakeholders at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.

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Good planning and organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities, define required   actions   and manage resources to achieve   objectives .

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Integrity, transparency, intellectual   curiosity   and a strong willingness to learn and explore new topics in depth.

What we offer

At Damen, we understand that the key to success is finding the right person for the right job and supporting talented people throughout their development. Damen offers you:

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A dynamic international working environment with a strong focus on quality,   collaboration   and continuous improvement.

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A competitive salary.

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Holiday bonus, Tet   bonus   and quarterly bonus.

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Monthly fuel allowance.

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24/7 accident insurance and health insurance for the employee and spouse.

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Full statutory social insurance and personal income tax administration   in accordance with   applicable regulations.

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Business trip allowance, where applicable.

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Continuous professional and personal development through training programs.

Other

Damen Song Cam does not approve of commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Unsolicited candidate submissions are not appreciated and will not be considered.

Recruiter:
Tran Duc Vuong (Trần Đức Vượng)
Email:
[email protected]

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