Apolat Legal is a full-service commercial law firm practicing in Viet Nam. Our Clients rely on us to provide them with innovative commercial and legal advice, which is of the highest international standard and practical in a Vietnamese context. As a dynamic law firm with the desire to develop the high standards of the legal sectors, we promote openness and creative environment, the balance between work and life, but still center on the responsibility and the commitment of lawyers to the improvement.
Apolat Legal is looking for a litigation associate to participate in our dynamic and enthusiastic team. The successful candidates will be working at Apolat Legal’s Ho Chi Minh City office. Information about the job description and requirements are as follows.
1. Position Description:
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Conducting legal research and analyzing case files to resolve cases;
- Drafting legal advice and opinions in response to clients’ questions regarding disputes;
- Drafting and preparing lawsuit dossiers, defense arguments, and other procedural documents;
- Assisting Partners or independently representing clients, working with relevant parties, and participating in dispute resolution procedures at arbitration centers and courts;
- Independently managing dispute cases, including direct communication with clients, competent state authorities, and other dispute resolution bodies;
- Managing, assigning tasks to, and training junior staff;
- Performing other legal tasks as assigned by Partners and Senior Associates;
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For candidates based in Hanoi: Possessing knowledge and understanding of healthcare regulations; strong consulting skills; experience in reviewing and advising on product registration dossiers; and the ability to liaise and work with relevant competent state authorities.
2. Job Requirements:
Litigation Associates need to handle multiple clients, which involves a lot of responsibilities. Here is a list of some primary responsibilities that need to be carried out by an Associate at Apolat Legal:
- A Bachelor degree in Law;
- Prior experience working in courts or arbitration is preferred;
- A strong understanding of court and arbitration proceedings;
- Excellent legal, critical, and analytical thinking abilities;
- Excellent legal research and writing skills, including the ability to draft memo sand advice in both English and Vietnamese;
- Strong verbal communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills;
- Advanced English proficiency with a minimum IELTS score of 6 overall or TOEIC (4 skills) score of 650;
- Ability to manage and follow up on multi-tasks while maintaining precise attention to detail;
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining work quality;
- Flexibility to work extended hours when required;
- Strong adaptability and flexibility in the workplace.
3. Working Time:
- Full-time.
- Monday to Friday.
4. Benefits:
- Fixed salary, which is considered and revised annually;
- Bonus per each closed case;
- 13th month salary;
- Tet bonus, which depends on Company’s business results;
- Annual medical examination and travel;
- Social insurance and other regimes in accordance with the law;
- The opportunity to become a Partner;
- Support annual training fees;
- Trained in expertise and working skills;
- Friendly and professional working environment, young and energetic colleagues.
5. Applications:
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CV;
- Personal Statement;
- Bachelor’s Degree in law;
- English Certificate;
- Other certificates or diplomas (if any).
Please send all of the above necessary documents to us via email of hr@apolatlegal.com with the subject “Litigation Associate_Full name in Vietnamese without accent”.
NOTE:
* For more information about Apolat Legal, please consult our website at www.apolatlegal.com
* Due to the level of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. The result of each phase will be delivered to candidates within 05 working days or another term as announced by the HR Team from the date of receiving applications/test answer/interview.
* By applying for this role, you agree to the business retaining your application until such time that our recruitment and onboarding process is In connection with your application, we have to process your personal data. We will use this data for recruitment purposes only.
* To protect the environment, we only accept online application via our email.
* If you have any questions, please contact our recruitment team via: Email: hr@apolatlegal.com – Hotline: 028 3899 8683
