Lead, Legal Counsellor

Sertis (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

We are a leading Big Data and AI-powered solution company working with some of the largest companies in the world and partnering with Microsoft and Google to create insights and build custom AI solutions to help drive business growth. Our team of data scientists, data engineers and AI researchers work closely with clients to provide cutting edge solutions custom tailored for their business.

About this position

As a Lead Legal Counsellor, you will play a key role in providing legal support across the organization, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, drafting and negotiating contracts, and offering timely legal advice to the team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate various agreements, including NDAs, service agreements, data protection agreements, software licenses, and re-seller agreements.
• Review and finalize contracts in both English and Thai to ensure compliance with laws and company standards.
• Provide accurate legal counsel to internal stakeholders on corporate law, labor law, tax regulations, and other legal matters.
• Lead and mentor a small team of legal professionals, providing guidance, feedback, and support in their daily tasks.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee internal policies to ensure alignment with current legal standards and support their implementation.
• Monitor and communicate changes in laws and regulations to relevant teams to maintain compliance.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business operations and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and organized legal records and databases to ensure efficient document management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external legal advisors, regulatory bodies, and public authorities when necessary.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional legal experience in corporate law, law firm or related fields.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Law.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, labor law, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Thai.
• Ability to work independently while providing mentorship to legal professionals, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with data protection and privacy laws is desirable.
• Exposure to intellectual property and foreign business law is advantageous.