Legal Officer

About the Position

Legal Officer

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company - the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

With over 140 years of global expertise and a presence in Vietnam since 1989, SGS Vietnam supports businesses in meeting international standards and achieving sustainable growth.

Today, we operate a nationwide network of 10+ offices and laboratories, supported by over 1,600 professionals delivering trusted solutions across diverse industries.

Our services and laboratories are aligned with internationally recognized standards and accreditations, ensuring compliance with both local and global requirements.

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Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory Services (75%)

  • Advise daily and support the business team and corporate function on operating the current business of SGS, including advice on enterprise, commercial, civil, labor matters, intellectual property rights, changes in law, general corporate litigation, dispute management, and resolution.
  • Provide legal analysis for new services or new regulations that impact SGS' business.
  • Localize, draft, review, and update, translate terms and conditions, form agreements, templates, all kinds of commercial contracts, and various forms of agreements or legal documentations in both Vietnam and English.
  • Liaise and correspond with Group Legal and external counsels in dealing with related legal matters.

• Data Privacy (15%)

  • Support the Legal Manager on data privacy strategy of SGS, including:
    • Review agreements for the transfer and processing of personal data among various entities.
    • Advise product and business groups across the company regarding privacy and security requirements.
    • Localize and maintain internal practices/procedure to support SGS' privacy initiatives.
    • Provide project support to business units and corporate function on privacy and data protection issues.
    • Support regulatory investigations and responses.

• Other Assignments by Legal Manager (10%)

  • Support the Legal Manager to develop and deliver legal-related training programs to business, corporate functions.
  • Work on the review and develop legal-related policies and guidelines.
  • Complete licensing for regulated services at local and ministerial licensing authorities.
  • Other assignments by Legal Manager from time to time.

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Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in a paralegal, or legal team, or law firm.
• Bachelor's degree in law.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding inspection, testing, certification, data privacy, and cybersecurity laws in Vietnam is an advantage.
• Negotiating, writing, and effective communication in English & Vietnamese.

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We Offer

• 🌏 A truly global environment – collaborate with international teams and be part of SGS’s worldwide network.
• ⚖️ Work-life balance – enjoy 18 days of annual leave plus 1 day of sick leave per month (up to 12 days per year).
• 💰 Competitive rewards – including a 13th-month salary and year-end performance bonus.
• 🌱 Sustainability in action – contribute to a company where sustainability is embedded in our operations and client solutions.
• 🎓 Continuous learning & development – build your capabilities through structured learning programs and hands-on experience.
• 🚀 Career mobility – develop your career locally and explore opportunities across SGS’s global network.
• 💙 Well-being & employee benefits – access health and well-being programs, employee engagement activities, and exclusive benefits available to SGS employees.

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About the Company

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company - the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

With over 140 years of global expertise and a presence in Vietnam since 1989, SGS Vietnam supports businesses in meeting international standards and achieving sustainable growth.

Today, we operate a nationwide network of 10+ offices and laboratories, supported by over 1,600 professionals delivering trusted solutions across diverse industries.

Our services and laboratories are aligned with internationally recognized standards and accreditations, ensuring compliance with both local and global requirements.

WHY JOIN SGS?

At SGS, you don’t just join a company - you join a global community of experts shaping a safer, smarter, and more sustainable world.

Here’s what you can expect when you grow your career with us:

• 🌏 A truly global environment – collaborate with international teams and be part of SGS’s worldwide network.
• ⚖️ Work-life balance – enjoy 18 days of annual leave plus 1 day of sick leave per month (up to 12 days per year).
• 💰 Competitive rewards – including a 13th-month salary and year-end performance bonus.
• 🌱 Sustainability in action – contribute to a company where sustainability is embedded in our operations and client solutions.
• 🎓 Continuous learning & development – build your capabilities through structured learning programs and hands-on experience.
• 🚀 Career mobility – develop your career locally and explore opportunities across SGS’s global network.
• 💙 Well-being & employee benefits – access health and well-being programs, employee engagement activities, and exclusive benefits available to SGS employees.

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK

At SGS Vietnam, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and drives stronger outcomes.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, abilities, and communities, and we are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for everyone.

By embracing diversity and inclusion, we continue to foster a workplace that is collaborative, forward-thinking, and truly representative of the communities we serve.