Legal Manager at a Financial Service Company in Vientiane, Laos

Job Description

Legal Manager at a Financial Service Company in Vientiane, Laos

• Leading and managing the legal function within the company, ensuring full compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the financial services sector.
• Up to 50,000,000 LAK plus other allowances and benefits

The Role 

This role involves providing strategic legal advice and guidance to senior management and other departments on a wide range of legal issues including contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, licensing, and risk management

About the Company 

Our client specializes in providing financial leasing services primarily for vehicles, focusing on non-real estate retail finance

Description

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements, MOUs, SLA, employment contracts, and other legal documents pertinent to financial services operations
• Ensuring the company’s policies and operations comply with local regulations, financial laws, and industry best practices.    
• Liaising with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and external legal counsel on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.    
• Monitoring changes in laws and regulations affecting the financial sector and advising the company on necessary adaptations.    
• Managing litigation, disputes, investigations, and risk assessment to mitigate legal exposure.•  
• Conducting legal research, preparing legal opinions, and maintaining proper legal documentation and filings•  
• Implementing corporate governance strategies and providing legal training and awareness to staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) is mandatory; a Master’s degree (LL.M) or additional certification in commercial, corporate, or financial law is advantageous.
• Minimum 5-10 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or senior legal role preferably within the financial services, banking, leasing, or fintech sectors
• Strong knowledge of Lao financial regulations and business laws, with a capacity to interpret and apply them effectively in business operations
• Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiations, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with management, regulators, and external counsel
• Fluency in Lao and English is required to prepare and translate legal documents and liaise with international stakeholders
• Experience liaising with Lao government authorities and regulatory bodies is a plus

Benefits

Bonus + Competitive Allowances

Career Growth Opportunities 

Together with the growth of the company’s business, there is a lot of potential for the career development of the employees and excellent internal training

For more information contact Aye Phyu Sin on Telegram @Aye_Phyu