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About:
PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. They invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, they’re excited about the future. They take chances. Together, they dare to make the world a better place.
Their associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and their products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of their iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future.
Their supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.
Role:
Head of Legal
Qualification:
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Confident public speaker and presenter in both Vietnamese and English.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Able to manage pressure and resolve conflicts with diplomacy.
Functional Skills
- Expertise in Vietnamese laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, employment, and IP law.
- Skilled in drafting and reviewing international and domestic commercial contracts.
- Solid knowledge of regulatory processes, government relations, and compliance frameworks.
- Proficiency in litigation management, legal risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
- Advanced legal writing and interpretation skills in both English and Vietnamese.
Leadership Skills
- Growth: Continuously learns and develops others through coaching and feedback.
- Relationships: Builds trust, collaborates effectively, and aligns cross-functional stakeholders.
- Execution: Drives clarity, sets ambitious goals, and delivers strong results.
- Agility: Adapts quickly to change, leads transformation with resilience.
- Thinking: Applies strategic thinking and data insights to guide decisions and improve outcomes.
Education & Experience
Education
- Law degree from a top accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in Vietnam, holding a valid legal practitioner’s certificate.
Experience
- 12+ years’ experience in legal area, including roles in law firms and in-house (preferably FMCG/consumer goods).
- Experience in contract, labor/employment, IP, and commercial law.
- Legal advisory experience with multinational companies, local suppliers, and distributors.
Responsibilities:
The Vietnam Legal Lead serves as the primary legal advisor for PepsiCo Foods Vietnam, ensuring compliance with local and global regulations while enabling business growth. This role provides strategic legal guidance, manages enterprise risk, and drives governance across all operations. Acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership, the position oversees contract governance, regulatory affairs, dispute resolution, and compliance programs. It also plays a critical role in capability building, fostering a culture of integrity, and supporting strategic initiatives to safeguard PepsiCo’s reputation and operational continuity.
Strategic Legal Advisory
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to VN Foods ExCom, providing proactive, business-aligned legal guidance on strategic and operational matters.
- Anticipate legal risks and regulatory shifts, shaping risk mitigation strategies that enable growth and operational continuity.
Contract Governance & Commercial Enablement
- Oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure alignment with corporate policies, legal frameworks, and commercial strategy.
- Lead legal structuring of complex partnerships, projects, and supply chain arrangements, ensuring legal soundness and business agility.
Enterprise Risk & Compliance Leadership
- Drive the legal compliance agenda across functions by embedding PepsiCo’s global policies and local regulatory requirements into business practices.
- Partner with Regional Compliance to lead training, investigations, and Speak Up case resolutions, strengthening PepsiCo’s ethical culture.
- Lead self-audits and cross-functional risk assessments to proactively manage legal and reputational risks.
Corporate Governance & Regulatory Affairs
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks and statutory requirements, including entity management and board governance.
- Lead strategic engagement with regulatory bodies to support business expansion, licensing, and issue resolution.
Brand & Marketing Risk Oversight
- Partner with Marketing and Category teams to safeguard brand integrity by reviewing and approving all advertising, labeling, and promotional materials for compliance.
Dispute Resolution & Legal Advisory
- Lead litigation strategy, manage external counsel, and oversee legal cost efficiency.
- Provide expert legal opinions to support business-critical decisions and dispute resolution.
Capability Building & Culture of Integrity
- Build legal acumen across the organization by delivering strategic training on key regulatory topics (e.g., anti-bribery, competition law, governance).
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance at all levels of the business.
Strategic Leadership Support
- Advise and support the GM on special legal projects and strategic initiatives.
- Serve as a member of the Crisis Management Team, ensuring legal readiness in business continuity planning.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here
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