[SOKOGROUP] SENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE

1. Legal Management and Contracts

2. 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 AgreementsStructure legal entities (joint ventures, subsidiaries, licensing models)
- Provide legal advice for SOKOGROUP’s international expansion strategy.

3. Compliance & Internal Governance
- Develop, update, and control: Internal processes, Operational regulations, Complianceframeworks across the organization.
- Monitor compliance with laws and internal policies across departments.

4. F&B Operational Legal
- Handle and manage legal procedures for store operations, including: Businessregistration, Food safety licenses, Alcohol retail licenses, Product declarations, Intellectualproperty (brand, packaging, concept).
- Work directly with government authorities.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

• Work directly with the CEO on strategic projects
• 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)

1. Experience & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Law

- Minimum 4 years of in-house legal experience

2. Preferred

- Experience in F&B / Hospitality / Retail

- Experience in franchise or working with international partners

- Lawyer practicing certificate is an advantage

3. Knowledge

- Strong understanding of: Corporate law, Commercial and contract law, Labor law and taxation, Intellectual property

4. Familiar with: Franchise models, Cross-border agreements, Investment structures.

5. 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

6. Personal Attributes

- Proactive, high integrity, and strong sense of confidentiality

- Business-oriented mindset (not purely legal-focused)

- Adaptable in a fast-growing startup environment