HEAD OF LEGAL

Legal Management and Contracts
- Draft, review, negotiate, and conduct legal due diligence for: Commercial contracts, Lease agreements, Franchise agreements (Master Franchise, LOI, NDA), Partnership and investment agreements, Supplier agreements.
- Develop and standardize contract templates across the company.
Franchise and International Legal
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Participate in building and refining legal structures for international franchise models (Australia, US, etc.).
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Work with foreign lawyers and international partners to:
Draft and negotiate Master Franchise Agreements
Structure 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, Compliance frameworks 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: Business registration, Food safety licenses, Alcohol retail licenses, Product declarations, Intellectual property (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.
- Experience & Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s Degree in Law
·         Minimum 6–8 years of in-house legal experience, with at least 2 years in an equivalent position
- 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
Ngành nghề: Luật / Pháp lý
Kinh nghiệm: 5 Năm
Cấp bậc: Trưởng nhóm / Giám sát
Hình thức: Nhân viên chính thức
Địa điểm: Hồ Chí Minh