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Associate Director, Legal and Compliance

Ho Chi Minh City Permanent View Job Description
The Associate Director, Legal & Compliance is responsible for supporting the organization in meeting its legal, regulatory, and corporate governance obligations while maintaining strong compliance standards. This role works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide practical legal advice, manage legal risk, implement governance processes, and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Lead legal, compliance, and governance initiatives in a growing organization.
  • Partner with senior leaders to ensure compliance and drive business success.

About Our Client

The organisation has an established presence in Vietnam, with a key hub in Ho Chi Minh City supporting global operations across areas such as technology, operations, risk, and corporate services. The Vietnam team operates as an extension of the broader enterprise, upholding strong governance, compliance, and risk management standards while supporting continued growth and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of legal, compliance, and corporate governance frameworks to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Manage and oversee compliance obligations under corporate law and other applicable legislation, ensuring accurate execution and effective governance processes.
  • Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders across a broad range of legal, regulatory, governance, and operational matters.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, developing practical solutions to support business objectives.
  • Manage relationships and liaise with relevant ministries, regulators, statutory authorities, and external legal advisors on legal and compliance matters.
  • Support compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations through regular reviews, audits, reporting activities, and compliance initiatives.
  • Guide stakeholders on corporate governance matters, including document management, record retention requirements, litigation holds, dispute management, and related process improvements.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of contracts, agreements, policies, and legal documentation.
  • Support dispute resolution and litigation matters, coordinating with external counsel and relevant internal stakeholders where required.
  • Implement and maintain governance processes aligned with both local regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, assess business impacts, and ensure the organization remains informed and compliant.
  • Promote legal awareness, compliance culture, and best practices through training, guidance, and ongoing advisory support.
  • Drive process rigor, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives across legal and compliance activities.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified lawyer with relevant in-house legal experience aligned with the responsibilities outlined above.
  • Experience providing legal support within banking, financial services, fintech, or another highly regulated industry is strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and statutory obligations.
  • Experience working within a complex, multinational, or international organization.
  • Proven ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive and analytical mindset with sound judgment and attention to detail.
  • Experience in banking, financial services, or a similarly regulated industry is preferred and will be considered a strong advantage.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and professional standards.
  • Interest in developing structured and process-driven approaches to legal and compliance matters.

What's on Offer

Ready to make a real impact? Join us and help shape the legal, compliance, and governance standards that support a dynamic, growing organization. Apply today.

Contact
Mitchell Goddard
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7033442

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Specialisation
Legal
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mitchell Goddard
Job Reference
JN-062026-7033442

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.