Legal Assistant

KPMG in Laos is a member firm of KPMG International. KPMG operates in the Lao PDR under an investment license issued by the Department of Planning, Cooperation and Investment on 21 February 1994.  We have been active in the Lao PDR since 1997 and we are a leading auditor and consultant to the development sector and foreign investors in the country.

Staff at KPMG in Laos have full access to KPMG’s global technical resources. In addition to providing world-class services to our clients, we devote international standard resources to the training and development of our staffs, Lao future leaders.  We provide a depth of expertise and understanding that allows us to form strong relationships with our governmental, non-governmental and commercial clients.

• Assist with researching of relevant regulations, legal check/interpretation of the decrees and laws from the concerning authorities
• Assist with preparation of necessary application forms, legal documents (for example – company incorporation documents, representative office set up, commercial contracts, employments, etc.), as well as prepare the unofficial English versions of those formal application forms in original Lao language and filings and submissions to the government offices
• Collecting legal issues and coordinating for discussion with the registrars/officers from concerning authorities
• Provide appropriate legal advice and guidance to clients, in respond to both problem and support, depending on circumstances and supervision by the seniors
• Prepare the unofficial English translations to the new regulations that come into effect.
• Do the other legal works as assigned.

• Graduated in law or relevant university degree and/or have related years of experience in corporate legal work.
• Licensed lawyer from the Lao Bar Association.
• Good command of English.
• Ability to thrive in an international working environment.

Please submit applications in English, including a resume stating qualifications and experience, expected salary, and contact details, along with a cover letter and a recent photo, to the address below:

HR Unit

KPMG Lao Co., Ltd.

10th Floor, Royal Square Office Building, Nongduong Nua Village,
Sikhotabong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Tel:  +856 21 454 240 -7

Or email to infolao@kpmg.com