Legal & Compliance Manager

• Collaborate with business units to manage legal and compliance risks across all business lines in Vietnam.
• Develop and implement internal controls and policies to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, and align with the company's risk appetite.
• Advise on the design and distribution of insurance and non-insurance products, and support the handling of customer complaints.
• Coordinate with regional and Group functions to escalate and address risks and incidents, ensuring timely reporting.
• Promote awareness of legal and regulatory changes and maintain mechanisms for ongoing compliance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare corresponding reports and summaries.

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of contracts, legal documents, memorandums, presentations, and training materials.
• Draft and review various agreements including NDAs, contract extensions, renewals, and terminations.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle for Vietnam, ensuring compliance with signature rules and maintaining contract repositories.

• Assist in regulatory communications, particularly related to insurance and data privacy matters.
• Support the implementation of protocols for managing government and regulatory interactions.
• Help ensure the company remains prepared for evolving regulatory requirements.

• Proactively review and assess compliance risks.
• Ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place to identify and control risk areas.

• Support senior management in leading the in-country compliance function.
• Develop and execute the annual Compliance Plan, including risk assessments and business engagement.
• Provide regular compliance updates to local and Group senior management, committees, and the Board.
• Oversee the implementation of compliance systems, policies, and controls.
• Handle ad-hoc sanctions screening and conduct compliance checks on new business and claims.
• Maintain and update data privacy procedures and documentation.

• Advise senior management and board members on corporate governance matters in Vietnam.
• Perform or oversee company secretarial responsibilities for local business units.
• Liaise with the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary on governance issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records using Diligent Entities.

• Qualified lawyer in Vietnam with 2-5 years of relevant experience (in-house or private practice), ideally in insurance or financial services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgement and decision-making ability.
• Confident in working with senior stakeholders to support strategic decisions.

Michael Page