Temporary Legal Counsel (6-Month Contract)

Company Description

• SmartDev is a leading provider of global software solutions. SmartDev was established in 2014 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Verysell Technologies Group (Switzerland).
• SmartDev combines renowned Swiss quality with the Vietnamese passion to provide excellence and value. SmartDev brings together smart people both internally and externally to create partnerships that push boundaries and challenge the status quo.
• As part of SmartDev’s aggressive growth plan we are looking to expand our development team.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel for a temporary 6-month position. The successful candidate will support our Vietnamese entity in Da Nang (or Hanoi), as well as affiliates in Singapore, Switzerland, the UK, Dubai, and Uganda primarily. This is a multi-jurisdictional role requiring strong commercial acumen, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work seamlessly across different teams, departments, and time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts, corporate matters, compliance, and data protection across Vietnam and international affiliates.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements to support business operations and mitigate legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with Vietnamese and international regulations.
• Liaise effectively with global stakeholders and act as a bridge between the Vietnamese entity and overseas teams.
• Support cross-border transactions, deal negotiations, and new business initiatives.
• Provide timely legal advice in both Vietnamese and English.
• Collaborate proactively with HR, Finance, Operations, and Senior Management across geographies.

Qualifications

• Law degree
• Having 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience in legal practice, ideally including exposure to international environments.
• Expertise in commercial law, corporate law, compliance, and data protection.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
• Demonstrated agility in handling multiple priorities across jurisdictions and time zones.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to apply legal skills in practical business settings.
• High level of initiative, independence, and professional integrity.
• Experience working within or alongside international organizations is desired.

Additional Information

BENEFITS:

• Premium Healthcare Package, Social insurance contribution
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Great activities (Team Building, Company Trip...)
• Fringe benefits (20 leave days/ Lunch allowance)
• Cutting-edge technologies/ Scrum methodology/ Agile development
• Training and development
• Real-time projects and professional working style