Legal Counsel

AirAsia (Don Mueang)

Bangkok, Thailand

Thai AirAsia is among Asia's fastest growing airlines. We are zooming into our 14 years of operations with 3,700 efficient staffs ready to give excellent service. To date, more than 12 million guests have flown with us. We have the most extensive route network and the most number of flights in Asia. Our organization continues to move forward. Our fleets are expanding with the continuous arrival of brand new Airbus A320-200 aircraft with the vision of being the leading sustainable travel technology company in Asia providing more than just affordable flights. Besides, we have the mission to provide the highest quality product, embracing technology to reduce cost, enhance service, to care for all our stakeholders, from Allstars, guests, business partners, and investors to communities and governments, to create jobs across the region.

About this position

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of the company's operations, ensuring compliance, and providing legal support to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the legal aspects of the day-to-day operation of the and overall legal compliance of the Company
• Act as the first legal inhouse counsel touchpoint, liaise and create an association of trust and respect with key internal stakeholders
• Oversee the execution phase of contracts and provisions of legal instruments and corporate documents to be performed Legal Admin
• Assist Legal Counsel on all legal matters related to company business i.e. giving legal advice to internal and commercial teams and ad-hoc project
• Draft and review various agreements and legal documents, support day-to-day direction strategy and legal advice to the business on dispute resolution issues impacting the company’s operations
• Monitor and update laws and regulations relevant to the business
• Work with the local team and the regional team
• Conduct legal research and assist other counsels as delegated
• Perform any other legal or administrative tasks as assigned or directed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Law or equivalent in a relevant field is preferred
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in working as a Legal Counsel or related fields in dynamic working places Strong legal knowledge and technical fluency
• Experience in corporate commercial-related fields would fit perfectly
• Having good knowledge of contract law, the aviation industry, and the technology industry.
• Ability to work independently and thrive under pressure
• Flexible and speedster and fast thinker – able to solve problems on the go and adapt quickly
• Excellent in English Communication both written and verbal
• A team player, willing to multitask where additional help is required and communicate well with the team members
• High attention to detail