[SOKO SAIGON] HEAD OF LEGAL

- 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

- Participate in building and refining legal structures for international franchise models (Australia, US, etc.).

- 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.

• Participate in building international franchise systems

• Opportunity to develop into a Legal Director role

• Working schedule: Monday to Friday at the office, Saturday working remotely (WFH)

• Working hours: 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM, with lunch break from 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

• Public holidays in accordance with Vietnamese Labor Law

• 12 days of annual leave per year

• Enjoy a comfortable working environment with afternoon tea, pastries, and milk provided

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience and capability)

- 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