Legal Adviser
DFDL, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory rm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: One Region. One Firm.

DFDL has 12 offices including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients’ business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms

Position:

We are looking to recruit a Legal Adviser to be based out of the firm’s Vientiane office, Lao PDR.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to:

Country Managing Director

Key external relationships:

Clients, Government Ministries, and Business Associations

Key internal relationships:

Legal Advisers, Partners, Directors, Senior Managers, and other staff

Salary range:

Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and the needs of the Practice

Position type:

Full Time Regular

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (40 hours per week)

Location:

Vientiane, Lao PDR

Main duties of the role

• Report to and take instructions from the Partners, Country Managing Director, and any supervising legal adviser;
• Provide legal advice exclusively on behalf of DFDL;
• Undertake all activities typical of a legal adviser, including drafting contracts, letters of advice, legal opinions, and other legal instruments;
• Draft and deliver fee proposals, keep accurate time records, review and revise invoices, and assist in the collection of outstanding invoices;
• Peer review the work of other advisers and provide constructive feedback as necessary;
• Participate actively in DFDL’s business development efforts, including external relations and activities with various chambers of commerce, business clubs, and other relevant groups;
• Participate actively in DFDL’s learning and development initiatives;
• Participate in knowledge management, professional development, and DFDL’s administrative activities; and
• Undertake other duties as may be required of you from time to time.

Requirements

Essential skills amp; proficiency

• Law degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience
• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially and reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and the Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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