Junior Legal Counsel

Junior Legal Counsel — Vietcombank, Ho Chi Minh City Branch

Vietcombank is hiring a Junior Legal Counsel for its Ho Chi Minh City Branch to support the legal department in reviewing loan documentation, security instruments, and regulatory filings. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a young lawyer seeking to build a career in banking law.

The role involves close collaboration with the credit department and provides a strong foundation in secured lending and banking compliance.

• Review and draft loan agreements, mortgage contracts, and guarantee documents
• Register security interests with the National Registration Agency for Secured Transactions (NRAST)
• Support due diligence on borrowers and collateral for lending transactions
• Ensure loan documentation complies with SBV lending regulations and internal policies
• Assist with legal opinions and certificates required for credit approvals
• Maintain the branch's legal document filing and tracking system

• 1-3 years' PQE or recently completed Tập sự (trainee) programme
• Cử nhân Luật from a recognised university
• Basic knowledge of Civil Code 2015, Land Law 2024, and Law on Credit Institutions 2024
• Understanding of mortgage registration procedures and security enforcement
• Fluent Vietnamese; intermediate English
• Detail-oriented with strong document review skills