ASL LAW Is Hiring Lawyers & Legal Associates – Hanoi Office & Ho Chi Minh City Office

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. Associate – Hanoi Office

Number of openings: 01

2. Litigation Lawyer – Hanoi Office & Ho Chi Minh City Office

Number of openings: 02 (01 position for each office)

Preference will be given to candidates with litigation experience in commercial, employment, land, or contractual disputes before courts or arbitration tribunals. Candidates with English-language advocacy or litigation experience will have an advantage. However, applicants demonstrating outstanding legal experience, strong analytical skills, and proven practical capabilities will also be highly considered.

3. Senior Associate – Hanoi Office & Ho Chi Minh City Office

Number of openings: 02 (01 position for each office)

Candidates should possess at least seven (07) years of experience in corporate law, commercial law, M&A, contracts, employment law in Vietnam, dispute resolution, or other related legal practice areas.

II. Scope of Work

Depending on the position, experience, and professional expertise, successful candidates will be involved in one or more of the following:

• Conduct legal research, analysis, and provide legal advice on corporate, oversea investment, commercial, employment, M&A, contract, and dispute resolution matters;
• Draft legal advice, legal opinions, legal reports, transaction documents, and other legal documentation;
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, transaction agreements, employment contracts, and related legal documents;
• Participate in legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and implementation of M&A transactions;
• Represent or assist clients in dispute resolution before courts, arbitration tribunals, and through negotiation and mediation;
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, business partners, government authorities, and other relevant stakeholders;
• For the Senior Associate position: assign work, supervise progress, review work quality, and mentor junior legal professionals.

III. Candidate Requirements

Associate

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law;
• Completion of the Lawyer Training Course is preferred;
• At least 4–5 years of legal practice experience;
• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills;
• Proactive, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to maintain strict confidentiality;
• Good command of English; Chinese language skills are an advantage;
• Admission to the Bar or completion of the lawyer apprenticeship is preferred.

Litigation Lawyer

• Experience representing or assisting clients in litigation before courts or arbitration tribunals;
• Preference for experience in commercial, employment, land, and contractual disputes;
• Strong case analysis, legal argument development, evidence preparation, and client communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, manage case timelines, and respond effectively to unexpected developments;
• A valid practicing lawyer license is an advantage;
• English proficiency is considered a significant advantage.

Senior Associate

• At least seven (07) years of legal practice experience;
• Ability to independently manage complex legal matters;
• Strong work management, quality control, and team supervision skills;
• Experience advising corporate clients, FDI companies, or international clients;
• Licensed practicing lawyer;
• Excellent command of English; Chinese or Korean language proficiency 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 employment benefits;
• Open, transparent, dynamic, and inclusive working environment;
• Recognition based on competence, commitment, and actual work performance;
• Opportunities to work directly with Vietnamese enterprises, FDI companies, international clients, and foreign law firms;
• Professional development through collaboration with Vietnamese and international lawyers within ASL LAW‘s global network;
• Opportunities to attend professional training programs, seminars, and conferences in Vietnam and abroad;
• Clear career advancement path for candidates demonstrating strong capability, long-term commitment, and professional dedication.

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

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

Phone / Zalo / WhatsApp: +84 913 261 769