Legal Counsel
About this position
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced legal professional to join our team in Thailand. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support across various functions of the company, including contract negotiation, corporate governance, compliance, and dispute resolution.
Responsibilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, service agreements, NDAs, dealer agreements, licensing agreements and others, ensuring compliance with Thai laws.
• Assist in maintaining corporate records, preparing board materials, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements under Thai law.
• Advise on and ensure compliance with Thai laws and regulations, including data privacy, employment law, and industry-specific regulations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues related to Thai law and provide practical and strategic advice to internal stakeholders.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes, including mediation, arbitration and litigation in Thailand.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company’s operations in Thailand.
• Develop and update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Thai legal requirements.
• Provide training and education to employees on legal matters, compliance and company policies.
• Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders as needed.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a leading university.
• 6-10 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 3 years of practice experience in a reputable law firm in Thailand.
• In-depth knowledge advising on Thai commercial and corporate matters. Familiarity with data privacy regulations, employment law and industry-specific laws is a plus.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Deliver creative, thoughtful and business-oriented results that balance growth and risk in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter, driven and organised. Agile and able to adapt to changing demands.
• Maintain high degree of professionalism, ethics and integrity.
• Proficiency in Thai and English language, both written and spoken.