ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity  is a newly developed, private, non-profit university in Hanoi, Vietnam. It was established by Vingroup with a mission to be the first world-class, internationally accredited and recognized university in Vietnam. VinUniversity has two overarching goals: to excel in teaching; and to produce graduates and research that contribute to developing the key economic sectors of Vietnam.

The formation of the VinUniversity has resulted from the collaboration of Vingroup with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. Cornell provides academic consulting on Management, Engineering and Technology; and Penn focuses on the Health Sciences disciplines. Both Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania are distinguished Ivy League institutions based in the United States of America. Cornell is involved in every aspect of the development of VinUniversity  from infrastructure and campus planning to curriculum development and faculty hiring. Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business is providing extensive academic advisement in a variety of areas, drawing from a wealth of faculty expertise at multiple colleges and units at Cornell University. Penn’s medical and nursing schools are functioning in a similar fashion to guide the formation of health science education at VinUniversity  and to interface with Vinmec, Vingroup’s outstanding health system which currently encompasses 7 hospitals throughout Vietnam. VinUniversity  aims to meet the QS 5-star rating standards and will include the following colleges within the University: a College of Business and Management (including Hospitality, and Real Estate); a College of Engineering and Computer Science; a College of Health Sciences.

ABOUT VINGROUP

Vingroup was established in Ukraine in 1993. Upon its relocation to Vietnam, the venture officially became Vingroup Joint Stock Company in 2012. Vingroup’s mission is “to create a better life for the Vietnamese people.” In 2016, Vingroup was recognized among the “Top 50 Most Valuable Brands in Vietnam” (by Brand Finance magazine). Today, Vingroup is one of the leading private enterprises in Vietnam, operating in eight core business areas including real estate, retail, hospitality, education, agriculture, healthcare, heavy industry (starting with automobile manufacturing) and smart technology. In 2016, education and healthcare became not-for-profit value-based systems.

Pham Nhat Vuong is the founder and chairman of Vingroup, which has $3.97 billion USD in net revenue (2017) and a largest market capitalization value of $13.6 billion USD in Vietnam (2018). Chairman Vuong is a visionary and true patriot of Vietnam and firmly believes that education is the single biggest catalyst that can transform the destiny of an individual, society, and nation. His aspiration is to create a breakthrough in the Vietnamese education sector and to groom the next generation of leaders in the 21 century and beyond for Vietnam.

POSITION SUMMARY

Process & Legal Officer is responsible for coordinating, managing and measuring the effectiveness of all governance documentations, regulations and policies of VinUniversity. The candidate will also be responsible for other legal related duties as assigned.

This special career opportunity is dedicated for people who are passionate about and keen on making breakthrough changes in the education sector of Vietnam in order to nurture the next generations of leaders for the 21st century and beyond.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

REPORT TO:  Head of Planning and Registrar Office

• Coordinate the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of internal regulations and policies and ensure compliance with the University regulatory requirements and legal requirements of government authorities.
• Design regulations templates and review and advise the draft regulations from other functions.
• Interpret regulations and policies affecting clerical and departmental operations; check legal references for correct citation.
• Coordinate with legal consultations to analyze and advise in full cycle of matters related to policies and procedures at VinUni.
• Ensure that all the documents and materials regarding procedures involved VinUni comply with regulatory requirements of applicable national laws and regulations governing the university.
• Provide legal support in the preparation of affidavits, contracts, declarations, and derogation, depositions of VinUni expats.
• Conduct related internal coaching to departments to ensure appropriate action and documentation is on file.
• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements sent to government authorities related to VinUni’s activities.
• Manage and maintain the policy and regulations microsite, ensuring that all information is promptly updated and accurate. Other duties as assigned by the line manager.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• A bachelor’s degree in law (preferred) or Economics, Business management or other related field is required. Studying abroad, in an English-speaking country, is an advantage.
• Profound knowledge of Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Business Law, Higher Education Law.
• Good knowledge of laws of VN and other countries where VinUni has involved is an advantage.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years’ legal experience. Experience working at foreign companies or being experienced in constructing projects is an advantage.
• Excellent in Vietnamese and English (especially writing & reading skills).
• Master coherent, progressive, and creative thinking; have a spirit and passion for education; to be able to take prompt actions with determination and be ready to take on new challenges.
• Demonstrate DNA of VinUni: Integrity, Inspiration, Impact, Innovation, and Integration.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

English is the language of teaching and communication at Vin University. For this role, the requirement is IELTS (general) with a score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) is a plus.

COMPENSATION

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.