Bao Ngoc Le (Jaden)
Legal Assistant
Toronto,ON
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Naveed Butt Law Professional Corporation
Toronto, ON
10.2020 - Current
- Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney
- Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review
- Assist lawyers in preparing, opening and closing real estate files; liaise with clients and outside law firm to track transaction, requisition and respond to their inquiries
- Prepare clients’ immigration profile’ conduct client’s profile assessment; submit and track clients’ application status
- Prepares family court documents, affidavits, and updates etc
- Correspond with counsel, court and clients
- Attend court, meetings or conferences to take notes, minutes and dictation when required
- Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents
- Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
- Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
Head of Legal and Compliance
Prudential Vietnam Finance Company Ltd
Ho Chi Minh City
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Served dual-role as in-house legal counsel and head of compliance, legal, internal control, and operational risk management team
- Served as appointed Compliance officer representing the company in liaison with regulatory bodies
- Leads/participates in the design, implementation, and management of core business/group projects
- Implemented and oversaw enforcement of organizational risk management framework and policies such as AML/TF, anti-Bribery and Corruption, Sanction Screening, etc.; co-ordinated with internal and external compliance teams and clients
- Drafted, administered and monitored lending contracts, vendor contracts and corporate agreements ensuring complying with new regulations and adapting business demands
- Conducted legal research, analysed legislation, and provided legal advice and recommendations to further company and shareholder interests and business operations
- Remained up-to-date on regulations and trends impacting business operations and financial products and services.
Head of Legal and Compliance
BIDV MetLife Life Insurance LLC
Ha Noi, Vietnam
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Served as Head of legal and compliance for joint-venture (JV) between MetLife (a United States-based insurance group) and Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV)
- Served as appointed Compliance officer representing the company in liaison with regulatory bodies.
- Leads/participates in the design, implementation, and management of core business/group projects.
- Implemented and oversaw enforcement of organizational risk management framework and policies such as AML/TF, anti-Bribery and Corruption, Sanction Screening, etc.; co-ordinated with internal and external compliance teams and clients.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Instituted compliance frameworks for each product and service line and JV-wide compliance training plan.
Head of Legal and Compliance
Vietnam Prosperity Commercial Bank (FE Credit)
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Primary legal and compliance advisor on regulatory and contractual matters; provided guidance and interpretations on government or industry requirements with business impacts, and resolved issues related to regulatory or contract obligations
- Charged with reviewing development or modification of products, services, and business initiatives
- Drafted, administered and monitored lending contracts, vendor contracts and corporate agreements ensuring complying with new regulations and adapting business demands
- Advised business units of legal and compliance considerations on proposed enhancements to products and services
- Ensured internal policies and procedures aligned with industry and regulatory best practices.
Senior Legal Manager
Kusto Investment Management Ltd
Ho Chi Minh City
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Offered legal advice and guidance on all business operations and proposed solutions to Group Legal Counsel
- Remained up-to-date on real estate and construction regulations, with keen eye on potential business impacts to corporation’s projects, and managed corporate governance concerns and risk events
- Manage purchase and sale contracts, vendor contracts and corporate agreements ensuring complying with new regulations and adapting business demands
- Conducted legal research to support guidance and ensure timely resolution
- Developed legal strategy through partnership with outside counsel on irregular matters.
Legal Advisor and Law Lecturer
at other Investment firms and Ho Chi Minh City National University
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
01.2004 - 01.2011
Education
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON 08.2019 - 04.2020
Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) - Canadian Law
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON 09.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Law (LLM) - International Law
National University of Singapore
Singapore 05.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - International & Comparative Law
University of Law
Ho Chi Minh City 09.1998 - 03.2003
Skills
Regulation & ComplianceLegal Research and WritingCorporate GovernanceLegal AssistanceContract ManagementTeam LeadershipOperational Risk ManagementBusiness, Insurance & Banking LawTraining & Development
Civil law
Litigation support
Corporate law
Legal Research
Negotiation
Affiliations
Law Practice Program (LPP) 2019 - 2020
Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, Member 2014 – Present
In-house Counsel Club, Ho Chi Minh City: Vice Chair – Co-founder 3/2018 – 7/2019
Additional Information
- Licensed to Practice Law in Vietnam
- NCA Certificate of Qualifications
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Naveed Butt Law Professional Corporation
10.2020 - Current
Ryerson University
08.2019 - 04.2020
Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) - Canadian Law
University of Toronto
09.2018 - 08.2019
Head of Legal and Compliance
Prudential Vietnam Finance Company Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2018
Head of Legal and Compliance
BIDV MetLife Life Insurance LLC
09.2014 - 06.2016
Head of Legal and Compliance
Vietnam Prosperity Commercial Bank (FE Credit)
11.2013 - 08.2014
Senior Legal Manager
Kusto Investment Management Ltd
07.2011 - 10.2013
Master of Law (LLM) - International Law
National University of Singapore
05.2008 - 06.2009
Legal Advisor and Law Lecturer
at other Investment firms and Ho Chi Minh City National University
01.2004 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - International & Comparative Law
University of Law
09.1998 - 03.2003