External Affairs Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilites:

The External Affairs Manager duties include but are not limited to:

External Affairs

Build and maintain relationships with key contacts and decision-makers in the government, different ministries & among local authorities.
Accompany Heads of Schools and/or Managing Director and/or senior staff to meetings with government officials and facilitate conversations for positive representation of schools in said meetings/relationships.
Participate in relevant meetings and conferences organized by authorities.
Act as primary contact for matters related to legal issues, licenses, complaints, litigation, contractual disputes, contract breach, copyright infringement, violation of company regulations, etc.
Work with authorities to secure all required authorization and permission to allow smooth implementation of the Group’s programs and initiatives.
Actively manage any crisis from a government relations perspective.
Develop relationships with press, newspapers, community for the benefit of the Group.
Support functional or departmental managers in managing government-level relationships and address any issues at that level.
Review & lead in coordinating the preparation & submission of reports to government authorities across the group in a timely manner.
Assess advice and recommendations from local lawyers and recommend approriate solutions.

Legal

Identify and recommend approriate approaches for policies and procedures and generate awareness among staff and support compliance.
Ensure all correspondence with the government is in line with the School’s Group policies and practices.
Prepare and share regular progress reports with internal stakeholders.
Provide legal and regulatory advice and support on issues relating to the Group’s business activities in Vietnam in a timely and reliable manner.
Prepare, draft and review the Company’s contracts, agreements and any other legal related documents to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations
Lead negotiations with other private or public third parties on legal matters with a view of eliminating or mitigating any legal risks for the Company.

Others:

JOB REQUIREMENT

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor or Master’s Degree
Experience:
- At least 7 year experience in similar position, experience in multi-national organization, law services, or education sectors is preferred.
- Deep experience in dealing and working with authorities.

Position Requirements:

Deep understanding of External Affairs, principles, and practices in Vietnam, esp. in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Proven academic and experiential background in Vietnamese law
Proven ability in advocacy with authorities.
Ability to come up with creative and effective solutions that are within legal confines and that are commercially practical.
Good communications and presentation skills.
Good sense of responsibility and integrity.
Strong legal foundation.
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and MS Office.
Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Able to work in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.
Able to work with people from diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Job Benefit

✔ Attractive salary and benefit package

✔ Private healthcare package

✔ 12 Annual leaves + 13 Additional paid leaves

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