Khoa Bui
@khoabui
Seasoned corporate counsel specializing in banking, M&A, compliance, and corporate governance.
VietnamWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned corporate counsel with deep experience in banking, finance, M&A and compliance across major Vietnamese conglomerates and financial institutions. I have led IPO, international bond issuances, and complex cross-border deals while advising boards and liaising with global banks and regulators.
As General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer I re‑engineered legal departments, digitalized legal workflows, built an AI chatbot virtual assistant, and implemented delegation and authorization systems to strengthen governance and efficiency.
I am results-driven, recognized for executing high-value transactions, managing regulatory relationships, and delivering risk assessments and due diligence at scale. I bring a pragmatic, board-facing legal mindset focused on protecting enterprise value and enabling growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Counsel
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC
Jan 2022 - Oct 2025 (3 years 9 months)
Re-engineered and restructured the legal department and corporate governance, digitalized legal review processes, and built an AI chatbot virtual assistant, while overseeing all legal and compliance matters for the Group.
Senior Legal Counsel
HDBank - Sovico Group
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Led internal and external legal teams on a US$300M IPO and US$300M convertible bond issuance, managed over 20 M&A deals and major corporate restructurings, and coordinated negotiations with government authorities and international banks.
Associate Lawyer
VCI-Legal
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Represented and defended domestic and foreign clients in litigation, drafted hundreds of commercial documents generating revenue, and maintained relationships with state authorities to support client matters.
Legal Counsel
Societe Generale Viet Finance
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Advised on customer rights and banking liability, reviewed up to 200 customer finance documents weekly, supported M&A dossiers and liaised with State Bank and authorities to close a US$50M acquisition.
Associate Lawyer
LuatViet Advocates and Solicitors
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Drafted sophisticated commercial contracts and managed multiple client matters end-to-end, securing investment certificates and generating significant firm revenue from client engagements.
Paralegal
DFDL Mekong Vietnam
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Provided paralegal support to a team of lawyers and project managers, implemented data procedures that reduced processing time by 50%, and supported legal research and client opinions across investment and corporate matters.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FLFordham University School of Law
Master of Laws, Banking, Corporate and Finance Law
2024 - 2024
Activities and societies: Fulbright Scholarship (U.S. Government)
Completed a Master of Laws focusing on Banking, Corporate and Finance Law as a 2024 Fulbright Scholar.
FMIT Institution
Certified Risk Management & Internal Control Professional, Risk Management & Internal Control
Grade: Excellent
Completed a Certified Risk Management & Internal Control Professional program (COSO Global Standard) with Excellent grade in 2024.
Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
Bachelor of Business Law, Business Law
Grade: Honors
Earned a Bachelor degree in Business Law, graduating with honors in 2010.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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