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Head of Legal

Ho Chi Minh, VietnamFull-time2026-06-16 → 2026-11-11

Core

Primary legal advisor for PepsiCo Foods Vietnam, ensuring compliance with local and global regulations while enabling business growth.

Role type

Senior in-house legal counsel (Head of Legal)

Builds

Legal frameworks, compliance programs, and risk mitigation strategies for FMCG operations

Domain

Food & Beverage / Manufacturing / Consumer Goods

Required skills

Strategic legal advisory, contract governance, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, regulatory affairs, dispute resolution, capability building

Preferred skills

Experience with multinational companies, local suppliers, and distributors

Technologies

Legal databases, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Provide proactive legal guidance to senior leadership on strategic and operational matters; oversee contract lifecycle management and legal structuring of complex partnerships; drive legal compliance agenda and lead investigations; ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks and statutory requirements; review advertising and promotional materials for brand risk; lead litigation strategy and manage external counsel; deliver strategic training on regulatory topics.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership