ASL LAW Is Hiring Lawyers & Legal Associates in Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang

ASL LAW is a leading independent Vietnam full Service law firm, consistently recognized by prestigious international legal ranking organizations, including Legal500, ASIA LAW, IFLR, ALB, WTR, IP Stars, and Asia Business Law Journal, across a broad range of practice areas such as M&A, Intellectual Property, Data privacy, Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Trade Remedies, Employment, and Tax.

As part of our continued growth and expansion, ASL LAW is seeking to strengthen our legal team in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to meet the increasingly diverse legal needs of Vietnamese enterprises, FDI companies, international clients, and law firms worldwide.

ASL LAW is also proud to be one of the pioneering Vietnam legal consulting law firm expanding its presence into international markets, including establishing an office in the United States. This provides our lawyers with opportunities to engage in both domestic and cross-border legal matters while collaborating with lawyers and legal professionals from around the world.

I. OPEN POSITIONS

1. Hanoi

Open Positions:

• Litigation Lawyer
• Associate
• Senior Associate
• Patent Attorney / Patent Specialist
• Trademark Attorney / Trademark Specialist

2. Ho Chi Minh City

Open Positions:

• Associate

3. Da Nang

Open Positions:

• Patent Attorney / Patent Specialist
• Trademark Attorney / Trademark Specialist
• Legal Associate
• Junior Associate

II. SCOPE OF WORK

Successful candidates will participate in one or more of the following practice areas, depending on their position, experience, and professional expertise.

1. Litigation Lawyer / Legal Associate

• Conduct legal research, analysis, and provide legal advice on corporate, oversea investment, commercial, employment, M&A, contractual, and dispute resolution matters;
• Draft legal opinions, legal memoranda, due diligence reports, transaction documents, and other legal documents;
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, transaction agreements, employment contracts according to employment law in Vietnam, and related legal documents;
• Participate in legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and implementation of M&A transactions;
• Represent and assist clients in dispute resolution before courts, arbitration, negotiation, and mediation proceedings;
• Communicate and work with clients, business partners, government authorities, and other relevant parties;
• For Senior Associates: allocate work, supervise progress, review work quality, and mentor junior team members.

2. Intellectual Property Positions

• Provide legal advice, prepare IP applications, liaise with government authorities, and coordinate with domestic and international industrial property representatives;
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Law, Technical Languages, Intellectual Property, Science, Engineering, Technology, or other related disciplines;
• Demonstrate attention to detail, strong legal reasoning, research capability, deadline management, and the ability to work independently;
• Preference will be given to candidates with specialized IP training, an Industrial Property Representative Certificate, and/or a practicing lawyer license.

III. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. Litigation Lawyer

• Experience handling or assisting in litigation matters before Courts or Arbitration;
• Experience in commercial, employment, land, or contractual disputes is preferred;
• Strong analytical skills in reviewing case files, developing legal arguments, preparing evidence, and communicating with clients;
• Ability to work under pressure, manage case timelines, and handle unexpected developments;
• Lawyer’s practicing certificate is an advantage;
• English proficiency is an advantage.

2. Associate

• Bachelor’s degree in Law; candidates who have completed lawyer training are preferred;
• At least 4–5 years of legal experience;
• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills;
• Proactive, responsible, detail-oriented, and committed to confidentiality;
• Lawyer’s practicing certificate or lawyer apprenticeship is an advantage;
• Experience working with FDI clients from the United States, China, South Korea, or Japan is preferred;
• Foreign languages: English required; Chinese or Korean is an advantage.

3. Senior Associate

• Minimum 7 years of legal experience;
• Ability to independently handle complex legal matters;
• Strong management, quality control, and mentoring capabilities;
• Experience working with corporate, FDI, or international clients;
• Holder of a practicing lawyer license;
• Excellent English proficiency; Chinese or Korean is an advantage;
• Experience serving FDI clients from the United States, China, South Korea, or Japan is preferred.

4. Trademark Position

• Experience conducting trademark searches, assessing registrability, filing, and prosecuting trademark applications in Vietnam and overseas;
• Experience handling oppositions, appeals, invalidation, cancellation, renewals, assignments, and trademark licensing;
• Experience advising on trademark infringement, trademark disputes, and copyright matters is an advantage;
• Law graduates or candidates with extensive trademark and copyright experience are preferred;
• Foreign languages: English required; Chinese is an advantage.

5. Patent Position

• Degree in Engineering, Technical Languages, Science, Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields;
• Law graduates must possess practical experience in patent matters;
• Experience in patent searching, patentability assessment, drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management;
• Ability to read, understand, and translate patent specifications in English; technical expertise in one or more specialized fields is preferred;
• Experience handling patent oppositions, appeals, maintenance, assignments, licensing, and patent disputes is an advantage;
• Foreign languages: English required; Chinese is an advantage.

IV. WORKING ENVIRONMENT & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position;
• Monthly KPI bonuses, Tet bonus, 13th-month salary, and statutory benefits;
• Open, transparent, dynamic, and inclusive working environment;
• Performance-based recognition and advancement opportunities;
• Opportunity to work directly with Vietnamese enterprises, FDI companies, international clients, and foreign law firms;
• Professional collaboration and knowledge sharing with Vietnamese and international lawyers within ASL LAW‘s global network;
• Opportunities to attend professional training programs, conferences, and legal events in Vietnam and abroad;
• Clear career development pathway for talented professionals committed to long-term growth.

V. Working Hours & Office Locations

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:15 AM to 5:45 PM.

Hanoi Office: 319 Ministry of National Defence Building, 63 Le Van Luong Street, Yen Hoa Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Office: 2nd Floor, Somerset Building, 11 Mac Dinh Chi Street, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

VI. How to Apply

Please submit your application via email: [email protected]

Email Subject Format:

[LOCATION][POSITION][FULL NAME]

Examples:

• HANOI_Associate_Nguyen Van A
• HCM_Senior Associate_Tran Van B
• HANOI_Litigation Lawyer_Le Thi C
• DANANG_Senior Associate_Pham Ngoc C

For further information, please contact: Ms. Thanh Hai – Head of Administration & Human Resources

Phone / Zalo / WhatsApp: +84 913 261 769