Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities 

  • Ensure GIMO’s business operations comply with relevant financial, data privacy, and corporate regulations, both locally and internationally;
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements;
  • Support corporate governance matters, including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and corporate filings;
  • Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate them while enabling business growth (as part of Risk Management Council);
  • Manage legal disputes and liaise with external counsel on litigation and arbitration matters when required;
  • Assist in developing and updating internal policies to ensure legal compliance and best practices;
  • Work cross-functionally with Product, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Business teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business strategies;
  • Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry trends to provide proactive legal guidance.

 

Key Qualifications 

  • Bachelor/ Master degree in Law (LLB or LLM). Qualified to practice law in Vietnam;
  • 5+ years of experience in a legal role, preferably within fintech, banking, or corporate law firms; 
  • Strong understanding of financial services regulations, contract law, data protection laws, and corporate governance;
  • Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts; 
  • Strong ability to analyze legal issues and provide clear, business-friendly solutions;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ability to manage multiple legal matters with accuracy and efficiency;
  • A practical, solution-focused approach with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. 

 

Benefits 

  • Be part of a mission-driven fintech company that is transforming financial access for millions of Vietnamese underserved;  
  • Work in a fast-growth environment that values growth, autonomy, accountability and empowering individuals to take initiative and make decisions;
  • Join the team that embraces innovation, data, technology to drive solutions. Be part of the company that encourages experimentation, collaboration and drive to challenge the status quo;
  • Attractive salary package, performance-based bonus, complementary PTI health benefits and potential equity participation. 

 

We would love to hear back from you! Send us an introduction of yourself along with your resume to: [email protected]