Legal Specialist

Company Description

Carousell Group is the leading multi-category platform for secondhand in Greater Southeast Asia on a mission to make secondhand the first choice. Founded in August 2012 in Singapore, the Group has a leading presence in seven markets under the brands Carousell, Carousell Media Group, Cho Tot, Laku6, LuxLexicon, Mudah.my, OneShift, REFASH and Revo Financial, serving tens of millions of monthly active users. Carousell is backed by leading investors including Telenor Group, Rakuten Ventures, Naver, STIC Investments, 500 Global and Peak XV Partners (formerly known as Sequoia Capital India).

As a team of passionate individuals working together to solve meaningful problems, there is so much more for you to discover in a career with Carousell. Our culture is made up of hiring, developing, and promoting people who embody our values of HEART, which is an acronym for Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Relentlessly resourceful and Teamwork. Together as an organisation, we make magic happen.

About Cho Tot

Established in 2012, Chotot.com is the first re-commerce platform in Vietnam pioneering classified 4.0 with more than 1 billion page views every month. On average, 9 out of 10 Vietnamese people are aware of Cho Tot when asking about selling and buying in any category. With the motto “Muốn Là Có” (“A Way to Your Wants”), we leverage technology to build a simple, efficient, and reliable platform that meets all the wants and needs in all stages of your life. There are more than 60 categories on Chotot.com, meaning whether you are looking for a house, a car, a job, a pet, or a piece of vegetable, you can find them on our site. Whether you are passing things you once loved or giving them to people in need, we are here to assist.

At Cho Tot, you will be part of our young and dynamic team in a fast-moving and fun-loving environment. You will receive opportunities to reach all the potentials you can think of in your career ladder. Cho Tot provides a competitive salary and full benefits. More importantly, we are a family within the company to support each other to learn, grow and immerse in new experiences every day. Every member of our family will be there with you on your path of passion to deliver the best online classified site to serve Vietnamese people. Being part of a bigger global organization, at Cho Tot you will also be given opportunities to collaborate with global distributed teams across the world to tackle and provide solutions for some of the most challenging problems in the emerging internet business space. Since 2019, Cho Tot is part of Carousell.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Legal Specialist to support the day-to-day legal operations of Cho Tot Company Limited. This role will focus on reviewing standard contracts, providing basic legal support to internal teams, managing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with internal policies regarding the use of company stamps and records.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Review & Legal Advisory

• Draft, review, revise, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements and legal forms, including but not limited to collaboration agreements, service agreements, advertising contracts, e-commerce, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and other business-related contracts;
• Ensure all contract terms are compliant with Vietnamese laws and internal company policies;
• ​​Respond to and assist with daily questions and requests of business units and functions in Vietnam;
• Provide basic legal advice and support to internal teams (e.g., business development, marketing, promotion campaign customer service) on day-to-day operational matters;
• Prepare legal documents, reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence using appropriate business and legal language;
• Develop and implement draft processes, procedures, and guiding documents for contract review to enhance compliance across all business functions;
• Maintain a centralized contract repository (both physical and digital) to ensure easy access, version control, and traceability; and Track contract lifecycles including signing, renewal, termination, and archiving;
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure contract obligations are fulfilled;
• Maintain and update contract templates and standard clauses to ensure consistency and legal compliance;
• Develop, implement and maintain the internal regulations/policies of the company and other relevant legal documents.

2.  Corporate Secretarial & Legal Administration

• Prepare and format legal documents, internal guidelines, meeting minutes, and decisions as assigned; coordinate document signing and internal approval workflows;
• Handle mandatory reporting, license renewals, and other regulatory compliance related to the company’s operations;
• Manage and safeguard key corporate records (e.g., business registration certificates, investment licenses); organize and maintain legal document archives (both physical and digital) with proper structure for easy retrieval and regular updates;
• Monitor and control the use of the company’s stamp in accordance with internal policies; ensure proper authorization and maintain a stamp logbook;
• Provide other legal and administrative support as assigned by the department head.

3. Legal Research

• Monitor updates to new laws and new changes in key legal regulations relevant to the business (e.g., e-commerce, data privacy, consumer protection);
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws and regulations, particularly in areas such as e-commerce, technology, intellectual property, advertising, data protection, privacy, and any emerging regulations that may impact the company’s operations;
• Assist in preparing compliance reports, training materials, or legal updates to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at a reputable law school or higher.
• Either a Certificate of the Professional Lawyer Training Course or a Lawyer Practicing Certificate is considered a plus.
• Around 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, including contract review, corporate secretarial support, or handling other in-house legal tasks. Prior experience working in an in-house legal team, preferably in the tech or e-commerce sector, is a plus.
• Familiarity with fast-paced business environments is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of Vietnamese laws related to e-commerce, commercial activities, and data protection
• Solid knowledge of corporate law, commercial law, foreign investment regulations, and Vietnam’s WTO commitments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with sound legal judgment.
• Excellent communication skills in both Vietnamese and English (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Confident in working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and business-oriented thinking.

Additional Information

Thank you for taking your time to read our job description and thank you in advance if you decide to apply for this position. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks since application, otherwise we might meet when another chance arises.

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