Director - Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at PwC · Ho Chi…

Director - Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Location: Ho Chi Minh City Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q) Management Level Director Job Description & Summary The OGC Leader – Vietnam is responsible for leading the Vietnam OGC function and managing all day‑to‑day legal, regulatory and governance matters of the Vietnam firm. The role provides high‑quality, pragmatic legal advice to support the firm’s business objectives while protecting the firm against legal and regulatory risk. This role also serves as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the Vietnam firm and leads company secretarial and corporate governance responsibilities, working closely with Territory leadership, MYVN OGC, Risk & Quality, and Global OGC. Key Responsibilities Legal Advisory & Risk Management Lead and manage all legal matters for the Vietnam firm, providingtimelyand practical legal advice to business and enabling functions. Advise leadership and engagement teams on legal, regulatory, governance and risk issues relevant to operations in Vietnam. Manage legal aspects ofTroublesome Practice Matters (TPMs),Significant Adverse Matters (SAMs), regulatoryenquiriesand disputes, in coordination with MYVN General Counsel and CRO. Monitor changes in Vietnam laws and regulations and assess their impact on the firm, recommending and implementingappropriate responses. Contracting & Commercial Legal Support Oversee and manage contracting support for the Vietnam firm, including review and negotiation of: Terms of Business (TOB) Client and vendor agreements Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Hold Harmless Letters (HHLs) Ensure contracts align with PwC Network standards, local legalrequirementsand risk appetite. Partner with engagement teams toidentifyand mitigate contractual and commercial risks. Data Protection Officer (DPO) Responsibilities Act as theData Protection Officerfor PwC Vietnam. Oversee compliance with Vietnam data protection laws and PwC Network privacy requirements. Advise ondata privacy, information protection, dataincidentsand cross‑border data transfer matters. Coordinate with Risk & Quality, IT, MYVN OGC and Global teams on data protection governance and remediation actions. Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance Lead company secretarial and corporate governance matters for Vietnam entities, including: Board, partner and statutory meetings Corporate filings,licencesand regulatory submissions Maintenance of statutory and corporate records Adviseleadership on corporate governance obligations under Vietnamese law and PwC Network expectations. Support corporate restructuring, new businessactivitiesand regulatory approvals asrequired. Stakeholder Management & Network Engagement Act as the primary legal point of contact for Vietnam with MYVN General Counsel, CRO, Territory Leadership and Global OGC. Manage relationships with external legal counsel and regulators whereappropriate. Contribute to regional and network legal initiatives, including SEAPEN collaboration projects. Experience & Qualifications Required Qualified lawyer with arecognisedlegal qualification and eligibility topractisein Vietnam. Minimum12–15 years’ post‑qualification experience, with strong exposure to corporate / commercial law and regulatory matters. Solid understanding of the Vietnam legal and regulatory environment. Proven experienceoperatingin a regulated or professional services environment. Preferred Prior in‑house legal experience, ideally within a professional services or multinationalorganisation. Experience with data protection and privacy governance. Exposure to company secretarial or corporate governance responsibilities. Core Competencies Business Acumen:Understands the commercial context and provides risk‑aware, business‑focused legal advice. Risk & Quality Focus:Demonstratesstrong judgement and commitment to protecting the firm and PwC brand. Leadership & Influence:Confidently engages senior stakeholders and leads through influence in a matrix environment. Collaboration:Works effectively across functions,territoriesand the PwC network. Judgement & Integrity:Exercisessound, independent judgement with high professional and ethical standards. Agility & Resilience:Manages competing priorities and delivers under pressure. Why Join PwC This role offers the opportunity to lead the Vietnam legal function within a highly integrated MYVN and PwC Network environment, playing a critical role in governance, riskmanagementand business enablement. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Laws, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance Reports, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Records Management, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employment Law Counseling, Finance Laws, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation {+ 28 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date June 30, 2026