Legal Officer

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company — the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

With over 140 years of global expertise and a presence in Vietnam since 1989, SGS Vietnam supports businesses in meeting international standards and achieving sustainable growth.

Today, we operate a nationwide network of 10+ offices and laboratories, supported by over 1,600 professionals delivering trusted solutions across diverse industries.

Our services and laboratories are aligned with internationally recognized standards and accreditations, ensuring compliance with both local and global requirements.

Job Description

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.

• Bachelor's 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 don’t just join a company — you join a global community of experts shaping a safer, smarter and more sustainable world.

Here’s what you can expect when you grow your career with us:

• 🌏 A truly global environment – collaborate with international teams and unlock opportunities across SGS’s 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.