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Legal Officer

SGS


Job Location:

Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1. Legal advisory services (75%)
Advise daily and support business team and corporate function on operating current business of SGS including advise on enterprise commercial civil labor matters intellectual property rights changes in law general corporate litigation dispute management and resolution.

Provide legal analysis for new services or new regulations that impact SGS business.

Localize draft review and update translate terms and conditions form agreements templates all kinds of commercial contracts and various forms of agreements or legal documentations in both Vietnam and English.

Liaise and correspond with Group Legal and external counsels in dealing with related legal matters.

2. Data Privacy (15%)
Supporting Legal Manager on data privacy strategy of SGS including:

Review agreements for the transfer and processing of personal data among various entities.
Advise product and business groups across the company regarding privacy and security requirements.

Localize and maintain internal practices/procedure to support SGS privacy initiatives.
Provide project support to business units and corporate function on privacy and data protection issues.

Support regulatory investigations and responses.

3. Other assignments by Legal Manager (10%)
Support Legal Manager to develop and deliver legal related training programs to business corporate functions.

Work on the review and develop legal related policies and guideline.

Complete licensing for regulated services at local and ministerial licensing authorities.

Other assignments by Legal Manager from time to time.


Qualifications :

Two (2) years minimum experience in a paralegal or legal team or law firm.

Bachelors degree in law.

Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding inspection testing certification data privacy and cybersecurity laws in Vietnam is an advantage.

Negotiating writing and effective communication in English & Vietnamese.


Additional Information :

WHY JOIN SGS

At SGS you dont just join a company you join a global community of experts shaping a safer smarter and more sustainable world.

Heres what you can expect when you grow your career with us:

  • A truly global environment collaborate with international teams and unlock opportunities across SGSs worldwide network
  • Flexible ways of working supporting balance productivity and modern work styles
  • Sustainability in action embedded in everything we do from operations to client solutions
  • Continuous learning & development build your skills through structured programs and real-world experience
  • Career mobility grow locally or explore international career pathways within SGS
  • Well-being & employee benefits including health programs engagement activities and exclusive SGS platform

 

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK

At SGS Vietnam we believe that diversity fuels innovation and drives stronger outcomes.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives are respected valued and empowered to succeed.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages abilities and communities and we are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for everyone.

By embracing diversity and inclusion we continue to foster a workplace that is collaborative forward-thinking and truly representative of the communities we serve.

 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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