Legal Consultant

Company Description

SmartDev is an AI-powered software development company headquartered in Vietnam, part of the Verysell Group. We help global businesses deliver faster and build smarter — combining AI-driven development practices with deep expertise across fintech, healthcare, retail, and enterprise technology. Our team of engineers, architects, and AI specialists works across the full stack: from custom software and cloud solutions to generative AI, MLOps, and intelligent automation. At SmartDev, we believe that great architecture and AI-first thinking are a competitive advantage — and we build our teams accordingly. 

The company is at a pivotal point in our journey: transitioning from a pure IT outsourcing provider to an AI-enabled solutions partner. 

We have over 100 talented employees working both on-site and remote/hybrid at locations: 

• Hanoi: Zodiac building, 19 Duy Tan Street, Dich Vong Hau ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 
• Danang: 81 Quang Trung, Hai Chau 1 ward, Hai Chau District, Danang 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Legal Consultant. The successful candidate will support our Vietnamese entity in Da Nang (or Hanoi), as well as affiliates in Singapore, Switzerland, the UK, Dubai, and Uganda primarily. This is a multi-jurisdictional role requiring strong commercial acumen, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work seamlessly across different teams, departments, and time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts, corporate matters, compliance, and data protection across Vietnam and international affiliates.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements to support business operations and mitigate legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with Vietnamese and international regulations.
• Liaise effectively with global stakeholders and act as a bridge between the Vietnamese entity and overseas teams.
• Support cross-border transactions, deal negotiations, and new business initiatives.
• Provide timely legal advice in both Vietnamese and English.
• Collaborate proactively with HR, Finance, Operations, and Senior Management across geographies.

Qualifications

• Law degree is required.
• Having 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in legal practice, ideally including exposure to international environments.
• Expertise in commercial law, corporate law, compliance, and data protection.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
• Demonstrated agility in handling multiple priorities across jurisdictions and time zones.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to apply legal skills in practical business settings.
• High level of initiative, independence, and professional integrity.
• Experience working within or alongside international organizations is desired.

Additional Information

BENEFITS:

• International working environment with AI-driven strategic direction.
• 20 days of annual leave – Hybrid working mode.
• Premium healthcare package with PVI and comprehensive annual health check-ups
• Competitive salary & 13th salary bonus
• Lunch allowance to fuel your productivity.
• Engaging company culture with fun activities
• Global collaboration – Work with both Vietnamese and international colleagues.