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Legal Policy Officer at Ministry of Justice Vietnam

Position Overview

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Compensation: ₫25,000,000 - ₫40,000,000/year

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Legal Policy Officer — Ministry of Justice (Bộ Tư pháp), Ba Dinh District, Hanoi

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Legal Policy Officer to support the Department of Legislation in reviewing draft laws and normative legal documents. You will contribute to Vietnam's legislative reform programme and the harmonisation of Vietnamese law with international standards.

This is a prestigious government position offering direct involvement in shaping Vietnam's legal framework and policy direction.

Responsibilities

Review and comment on draft laws and decrees submitted by line ministries
Prepare policy papers and regulatory impact assessments for proposed legislation
Coordinate inter-ministerial consultations on draft legal normative documents
Support Vietnam's legal reform commitments under CPTPP, EVFTA, and RCEP trade agreements
Represent the Ministry in working groups with the National Assembly's Legal Committee
Draft reports on the implementation of laws and international legal obligations

Requirements

3-5 years' experience in legal policy, legislative drafting, or government legal advisory
Strong knowledge of the Law on Promulgation of Legal Normative Documents 2015 (amended 2020)
Understanding of Vietnam's legal system, National Assembly procedures, and inter-ministerial coordination
Experience with legal harmonisation or WTO/CPTPP compliance analysis
Cử nhân Luật from a recognised university; postgraduate qualification preferred
Fluent Vietnamese; good English for international cooperation work

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

₫25,000,000 - ₫40,000,000/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Mid

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Ministry of Justice Vietnam Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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Legal Policy Officer