Litigation Lawyer at a Financial Service Company in Vientiane, Laos

Job Description

Litigation Lawyer at a Financial Service Company in Vientiane, Laos 

• Expertise in financial services to manage and resolve legal disputes involving leasing contracts, asset recovery, and regulatory compliance 
• Up to 60,000,000 LAK plus other allowances and benefits 

The Role

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, particularly in commercial and financial matters, and will play a key role in protecting the company’s legal interests

About the Company

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

Description

• Represent the company in legal proceedings related to leasing disputes, defaults, and asset recovery
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
• Handle litigation cases from initiation through resolution, including court appearances and settlement negotiations
• Collaborate with internal departments (credit, collections, legal, and operations) to assess legal risks and develop strategies
• Conduct legal research on leasing laws, financial regulations, and case precedents
• Manage external counsel and monitor litigation costs
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial and leasing regulations
• Support enforcement of judgments and recovery of leased assets
• Advise management on potential legal exposure and risk mitigation strategies

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 Whatsapp: +855 70 311 179