JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
LAWYER
(Updated on January 6th, 2025)
- Company introduction
Founded in 1992 by Jean-François Harvey, the Montreal based Harvey Law Group (HLG) has maintained a presence throughout Asia, South America, and the Middle East since early beginnings. Today it has evolved into a leading multinational immigration and business law firm that has developed a worldwide reputation of excellence by providing sophisticated legal representation to businesses and individuals. With offices in Montreal, Miami, Paris, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, etc., along with a regional and international network, HLG has an extensive team that can provide exceptional support to a diverse global clientele.
Present in Vietnam since 2008, HLG has provided legal services and introduced immigration and investment programs from different countries including USA, Canada, Australia, France, Portugal, Grenada, Dominica, etc. to various clients in Vietnam. As part of the expansion of our operations, we are looking forward to welcoming competent and dynamic candidates to join our professional and multicultural team and meet new challenges.
- Job description: Lawyer (valid lawyer license required) – 1 Vietnamese & 1 foreigner based in HCMC.
As a member of the Legal team, you will report to HLG Vietnam’s Director and the Managing Partners and will work closely with other lawyers, paralegals, legal interns as well as colleagues from other departments who are based in Vietnam and other countries. Your main duties will be:
- Work on immigration, corporate and business law cases. Other related fields: M&A, international trade, foreign investment, real estate, finance, banking, labor, etc.;
- Draft and/or review legal opinions, proposals of assistance, contracts and other documents for clients and for internal needs;
- Conduct research and analysis of legal information and documents;
- Provide legal advices;
- Meet clients, assess and prepare clients’ files;
- Participate in file reviewing and briefing sessions to prepare clients notably for immigration interviews;
- Accompany clients to immigration interviews when required;
- Assure the quality check and KYC system and the offices’ compliance rules;
- Participate in general activities organized by the firm such as seminars, events, training sessions, in Vietnam and other countries in order to promote the firm’s image and activities;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Requirements
- Vietnamese candidates with a valid lawyer license in Vietnam and international candidates with a valid lawyer license in their country of origin;
- Gender: male or female;
- Educational level: lawyer license required;
- Language: fluent in English;
- Ability to learn quickly about many different programs/projects and to follow up many different cases;
- Ability to adapt quickly and to use theoretical knowledge to effectively apply to practical cases;
- Ability to work both independently and in a team and with tight deadlines;
- Good communication skills, analytical, flexible, eager to learn, hard-working, efficient, dynamic, ambitious.
- Working conditions
- Contract duration: 1 year renewable;
- Probation period: 2 months;
- Working time: from Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day;
- Workplace: Unit 2, Level 40, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;
- Salary: negotiable based on candidate’s experience;
- Bonus on performances and year-end bonus: according to Company’s policy;
- Social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance, annual leave: according to Vietnam’s labor regulations;
- Dynamic, professional, friendly and multicultural working environment;
- Professional training and guidance.
- Application
Please send your application to Mr. Guillaume Matz (gmatz@harveylawcorporation.com) and Mrs. Chi (chinguyen@harveylawcorporation.com) with the following information:
- Resume with your ID photo;
- Cover letter mentioning:
- How you learnt about this job vacancy;
- Your gross salary expectations in VND/month;
- Your availability to start working if you are hired;
- Please combine your resume and cover letter in a unique file (Word or PDF) and name the file with your full name.
Thank you for your interest in our law firm.
Best regards,
HARVEY LAW GROUP
