Legal Counsel- Labour & Employment

Role Overview
We are looking for a highly experienced HR-Legal Counsel specializing in Vietnamese labour law, with a strong focus on employee relations and case management. This role will take ownership of complex and sensitive employee matters, ensuring all actions are legally sound, well-documented, and aligned with business needs.
The ideal candidate is not purely advisory but hands-on in managing real cases — including disciplinary actions, misconduct investigations, and terminations.
Key Responsibilities
1-Employee Case Management (Core Focus)
Lead and manage end-to-end employee cases, including misconduct, poor performance, grievances, and workplace disputes
Advise and work closely with HR on disciplinary actions, suspensions, and terminations, ensuring compliance with the Vietnam Labour Code
Review case evidence, investigation findings, and documentation to ensure legal defensibility
Provide clear recommendations on risk exposure and appropriate course of action
2-Investigations & Disciplinary Actions
Conduct or guide internal investigations into employee misconduct, including serious violations and workplace incidents
Ensure disciplinary processes are properly executed (e.g., notice requirements, documentation, union involvement where applicable)
3-Dispute Resolution & Escalations
Handle labour disputes, including employee complaints, mediation, and formal proceedings
Act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive employee issues, especially those involving potential reputational or regulatory risk
4-Policy & Compliance
Ensure internal labour regulations (ILR), disciplinary procedures, and HR policies are legally robust and practical
Strengthen documentation standards to ensure all employee actions are audit- and litigation-ready
Identify recurring issues from cases and recommend preventive measures
Work closely with HR and business leaders as a trusted advisor on employee decisions
Balance legal risk with operational needs — providing solutions, not just legal constraints
Support workforce restructuring, exits, and crisis management situations
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Law; qualified to practice in Vietnam
Minimum
6–10 years of experience, with strong focus on labour law and employee relations cases
Proven track record of handling complex employee cases end-to-end (not just advisory)
Deep understanding of the Vietnam Labour Code
Experience dealing with labour disputes, inspections, and authorities
Fluent in Vietnamese and English
Ideal Candidate Profile
Highly practical and decisive — able to make clear calls on difficult employee situations
Strong investigation and documentation skills
Calm under pressure, able to manage conflict and sensitive situations
Comfortable pushing back on stakeholders while maintaining credibility
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-focused
Ngành nghề: Y tế / Chăm sóc sức khỏe / Thẩm mỹ / Làm đẹp
Kinh nghiệm: 6 Năm
Cấp bậc: Nhân viên
Hình thức: Nhân viên chính thức
Địa điểm: Hồ Chí Minh