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Manager - Legal, Compliance and Company Secretary

Ho Chi Minh City Permanent USD4,500 - USD6,500 per month (USD54,000 - USD78,000 per year) View Job Description
The Manager - Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary is accountable for the effective operation and quality of the organisation's governance, company secretarial, and regulatory compliance activities. With a primary focus on Company Secretary responsibilities, the role ensures Board and entity governance is well-planned, compliant, and consistently executed, while providing oversight and direction across legal and compliance workflows.
  • Lead Company Secretarial (CoSec) functions, including board governance
  • Help ensure strong compliance and effective decision-making

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

Governance & Company Secretary Leadership

  • Lead Board and Committee governance processes, including agendas, papers, resolutions, minutes, and statutory filings.
  • Advise management and directors on governance requirements, entity obligations, and decision-making processes.
  • Maintain oversight of statutory registers, governance calendars, and entity records.



Regulatory Compliance, Licensing & Reporting

  • Oversee regulatory compliance obligations and statutory filings across relevant entities.
  • Manage business licences and regulatory authorisations, including renewals and key conditions.
  • Monitor regulatory change and coordinate implementation of required actions.



Legal Advisory Oversight

  • Provide legal guidance on routine commercial, governance, and compliance matters.
  • Oversee contract lifecycle execution and prioritisation of legal matters.
  • Escalate material legal risks with clear analysis and recommendations.



Controls, Frameworks & Capability Uplift

  • Own and maintain governance, CoSec, and compliance frameworks, SOPs, and templates.
  • Drive consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across legal and governance operations.
  • Support capability development and effective delegation of execution activities.



Operating Context

  • Operates as a senior execution and oversight role within the Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary function, partnering closely with the Head of Legal & Company Secretary. Provides governance leadership while ensuring day-to-day legal, compliance, and CoSec activities are delivered reliably as the organisation grows.



Success Measures

  • Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of Board, Committee, and statutory governance outputs.
  • Zero missed critical filings, licence renewals, or governance deadlines.
  • Clear audit trails and consistent governance practices across entities.
  • Positive feedback from directors, executives, and regulators.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Law or a related discipline.
  • 5 years' experience in company secretarial and governance roles. Experience operating in a multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction governance environment is strongly preferred. Strong hands-on experience managing Board and Committee processes and statutory obligations.
  • Experience overseeing regulatory compliance and licensing activities.



Exceptional proficiency in both written and spoken English. Native speakers or graduates from English-conducted programs are preferred.

What's on Offer

Ready to take the lead in governance, CoSec, and compliance in a high-impact role? Join a dynamic, globally connected team where your expertise will shape strong decision-making, drive operational excellence, and make a real difference, apply now.

Contact
Mitchell Goddard
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7033420

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-062026-7033420

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.