Job title: SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL
Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Job reference #: 32828
Contract type: Fixed-term
Language requirements: High proficiency in both English and Vietnamese (spoken and written).

At Eni, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel within Eni Natural Energies Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh city.

About Eni Natural Energies Vietnam LLC

Eni Natural Energies Vietnam LLC (ENE Vietnam), established in August 2024, focuses on supporting Eni’s global strategy towards carbon neutrality by engaging in energy transition activities. ENE Vietnam’s operations include the production of bio-feedstock for Eni biorefineries, within the framework of Eni’s distinctive model of vertical integration of our biofuel supply chain, and carbon credit generation from nature and technology-based carbon offset activities. Joining ENE Vietnam means being part of a team that plays a crucial role in Eni’s Net Zero 2050 strategy, benefiting from Eni’s strong trading position and global integration. Experience a truly multicultural, supportive, and dynamic work environment with rapid learning opportunities, potential for movement across teams and international roles, and a balanced lifestyle with a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, well-being, and smart working policy.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on all judicial and non-judicial matters impacting the Company’s agribusiness and carbon-offset activities, with a focus on waste-based feedstock sourcing and waste-to-fuel supply chains (e.g., UCO, POME). Lead the negotiation, drafting and review of complex commercial agreements, including long-term supply and offtake contracts, MoUs, project development agreements and related documentation, as well as manage interactions with the competent authorities and regulatory bodies. Ensure full compliance with applicable national and international laws, regulatory frameworks and sector-specific requirements.
• Manage legal representation and defence activities, engaging, supervising and coordinating external legal counsel where appropriate. Evaluate and monitor the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the legal services provided, ensuring alignment with the Company’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Maintain regular coordination with Eni Legal and Corporate Affairs functions, ensuring consistent alignment on legal strategy and corporate compliance. Provide legal support, as required, to other Group companies, including the upstream entity operating in Vietnam, in relation to their commercial and corporate activities. Provide timely reporting and escalation of material legal and corporate issues, including threatened or ongoing litigation and potential acquisition or divestiture initiatives.
• Ensure the proper preservation and organisation of legal documentation, maintaining accurate and up-to-date legal records, registries and bookkeeping systems in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee company secretarial activities and maintain regular coordination with Headquarters on governance processes, board support and corporate affairs matters, ensuring adherence to statutory and internal requirements.
• Prepare, review and refine contractual agreements in coordination with the Legal Headquarters function, offering clear guidance on the interpretation, implementation and monitoring of existing contracts throughout their lifecycle, where needed.
• Identify legal risks and emerging regulatory developments within agribusiness, carbon-offset regulation and carbon-credit markets, advising internal stakeholders and contributing to the development of risk‑mitigation strategies and best practices.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Employees must comply with Company Policies, HSE Integrated Management System and Procedures, report all incidents, motivate colleagues to follow HSE rules, participate in HSE initiatives, ensure contractor compliance with HSE standards, and proactively support the company's HSE objectives.

Skills and experience required:

• Law degree from a recognised university; a postgraduate qualification (LL.M or equivalent) is considered an advantage.
• Proven experience operating across both civil-law and common-law systems, with the ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional legal environments.
• Admission to practise law in Vietnam is a plus.
• Extensive experience in a Legal Counsel or equivalent role within a firm or the legal department of a multinational or large-scale corporate environment, ideally within regulated or project‑driven sectors.
• Prior exposure to agribusiness, carbon‑offset activities and/or upstream oil and gas activities will be regarded as a strong asset.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with high proficiency in both English and Vietnamese (spoken and written).
• High level of digital literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex legal and business scenarios.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong business‑development mindset, with the ability to build professional networks to support commercial initiatives.
• Solid interpersonal skills, cross‑cultural awareness and management capabilities, enabling constructive engagement with diverse stakeholders at all organisational levels.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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