Areas of Responsibility

Legal Practice

• Advise clients on a broad range of matters according to the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction.
• Review and analyze newly assigned and existing matters in order to provide appropriate legal representation until the matter is concluded.
• Draft all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and direct them through the appropriate office procedures to produce final documents.
• Prepare, review, and handle all types of corporate, investment, and commercial-related agreements, including but not limited to joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, merger and acquisitions agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
• Advise and communicate regularly with clients regarding the status of their matters while effectively conducting negotiations, when appropriate, to resolve matters on behalf of clients.
• Perform legal research when and as necessary to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue/case.
• Formulate legal strategies, provide legal opinions and analytical responses to clients, and act as the primary point of contact for clients. 

Client Development and Work and Relationships Management

• Take initiative in designing and implementing business development and marketing plans for Laos office and the firm’s overseas offices in the region.
• Regularly publish articles and give presentations that increase the firm’s visibility, which results in new business opportunities.
• Participate in crafting proposals and pitch for new business from current or prospective clients.
• Identify and participate in relevant conferences as agreed partner(s)/department heads.
• Take full ownership of work with minimal oversight from partner(s).
• Effectively and efficiently manage projects and matters well. 

Administrative Tasks

• Manage other administrative tasks in professional and timely manners such as time recording, invoicing, billing and chasing aged-debt, matter opening, conflicts of interest, etc. 

Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable university.
• Qualified lawyer registered with the Lao Bar Association will be prioritized in the recruitment process.
• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in general legal practice in Laos.
• Experience in conducting legal research and drawing legal conclusions.

 Skills & Attitudes

• Communication skills – have excellent written and spoken skills in both Lao and English.
• Organizational skills – be able to effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
• Persuasion skills – be able to confidently persuade, articulate, and discuss legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
• Legal mindset – be able to apply legal principles and draw on experience to develop legal strategies and solve legal problems.
• Service mindset – demonstrate true commitment in achieving positive matter outcomes for clients and be able to build and maintain client relationships.
• Commercial thinking – possess strong business acumen, keep up to date with market trends, and be able to identify business opportunities for the

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