Consultant (Public Policy and Government Relations), Vero Advocacy, Hanoi

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced public affairs and strategic advisory professional to help clients navigate Vietnam's policy, regulatory, and stakeholder landscape. As a Consultant, you will own client relationships and lead the delivery of advisory projects, from research and analysis through to stakeholder engagement and strategic recommendations.

You will turn complex policy and regulatory developments into clear, actionable advice on public policy, market entry, regulatory, and broader business challenges in Vietnam. You will also contribute to business development and support the growth of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory & Project Delivery Lead research and analysis on public policy, legislation, regulations, and market developments, and assess their business implications for clients. Develop strategic advice on policy, regulatory, market-entry, and stakeholder-management challenges in Vietnam. Own the quality of client deliverables, including analytical reports, briefing notes, and presentations, and review work produced by junior colleagues.

Lead projects and workstreams end to end, managing timelines, scope, resources, and quality control. Monitor policy developments proactively and advise clients on emerging risks and opportunities. Client Relationship Management Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, building trusted, long-term relationships.

Understand client objectives and translate them into clear workplans, research priorities, and practical recommendations. Identify opportunities to expand the scope and value of existing client engagements. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain networks with policymakers, government agencies, public-sector representatives, business associations, industry stakeholders, civil society organizations, and other relevant partners.

Design and lead stakeholder-engagement strategies, including meetings, roundtables, consultations, and other engagement activities. Business Development Contribute to business development through market intelligence, proposal writing, strategic idea development, and client pitches. Identify new client opportunities and help shape new service offerings.

Team Leadership & Collaboration Mentor, coach, and support Assistant Consultants and junior team members, including reviewing their work and supporting their professional development. Work closely with colleagues across functions to deliver integrated advisory and public-affairs solutions. Help foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing team culture.

ABOUT YOU

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, Communications, Business, or a related discipline. 5+ years of relevant experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Policy or Legal Consulting, Trade Associations, or related fields. A background in a consulting firm, corporate GR/PA function, law firm, government agency, or international organization is preferred.

Proven track record of managing client accounts and delivering advisory projects. Experience mentoring junior colleagues is a plus. Strong understanding of Vietnam's government structure, policy-making processes, and regulatory environment, and the ability to assess their business implications. Experience engaging with ministries, regulatory bodies, business associations, or industry stakeholders.

An established network across these communities is a strong advantage. Excellent research, analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with strong project-management abilities and the capacity to deliver under tight deadlines. Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Vietnamese. Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity, with a genuine interest in Vietnam's evolving policy and business environment.

ABOUT VERO ADVOCACY Vero Advocacy (VA) is a public policy advocacy and government relations advisory under the Southeast Asia's leading communications consultancy, Vero. We are dedicated to helping organizations understand and navigate the dynamic and complex public policy and regulatory development in Southeast Asia.

Our mission is to empower our clients to access local expertise and insights, and create meaningful conversations, collaborations, and institutional relationships, with key stakeholders in a way that drives positive changes for the business and the broader industries and society. With a team of trusted experts and a deep understanding of public policy, we offer a comprehensive range of consultancy services tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

From conducting in-depth policy analysis, providing strategic advice, to facilitating stakeholder engagement and embarking on strategic advocacy, we leverage our expertise and network to deliver actionable advice and tangible results. Place of work Your usual location for work will be the company's office at Lotte Mall West Lake

• Hanoi, Bangkok or other Southeast Asia markets as requested. Standard working hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break, Monday to Friday. These hours may vary depending on workload and client needs. Working at Vero Advocacy You will be a member of a talented, multicultural team of public policy, government relations, and communications specialists, spread across the region and brought together by their love for creative and efficient strategies and positive conversations. We pride in creating workplaces that feel like home, informal and deeply stimulating. Other benefits Annual bonus: The year-end bonus is determined by the Company and at its sole discretion Leave: Your allocated holiday time at Vero Advocacy will be unlimited. We trust our people to use good judgement when given guidelines for making decisions about taking holiday and we know that our teams work better when they can rest and take a proper break from work. Our goal is that every team take an average of 15 days (minimum!) per person a year Health insurance: The Company will provide a private medical insurance as a benefit. The actual package and structure of the insurance may be determined by the Company and at its sole discretion Mental health budget: We understand the importance of access to proper mental health support, so we provide the Counseling by the Professional Psychologist to the team since day 1 as the Vero. Squad