Vice President - Legal

Banpu Public Company Limited (Ratchathewi)

Ratchathewi

Bangkok, Thailand

BANPU NEXT is a leading integrated energy solutions company in Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicle, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage Solution and Smart City. BANPU NEXT will focus on investment and project development in the clean energy operation as well as energy technology business for accelerating its growth in line with the future global energy trends in accordance with the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principle supporting clean energy generation and usage, as well as through smart innovation and technology integration. This will ultimately strengthen BANPU’s Greener & Smarter strategy, advancing BANPU as an integrated energy solution.

Detail posisi

Our client, a Thai listed energy company with three core businesses - energy resources; energy generation and energy technology - is currently seeking a talented lawyer to join their team as a Vice President. This role will support the Head of the Legal Department in supervising the team responsible for handling all legal affairs across the entire group of companies.

Kewajiban

• To assist Head of Legal Department in leading and developing the team members of Legal Department.
• To partner project team in contract negotiation with counterparties as owner representative to meet requirement of the Company.
• To draft, review, revise, and negotiate all commercial and project agreements to ensure the company and its group's optimal interests.
• To conduct preliminary legal due diligence and monitor full legal due diligence investigation by external law firms and reports.
• To supervise all corporate and legal affairs for the company and its group.
• To manage disputes and lawsuits.
• To provide legal advice and practical solutions for projects and contracts to ensure compliance with transaction terms and legal requirements.
• To provide effective contractual risk management and promote awareness within the organization.
• To collaborate with Country Legal Heads in handling any legal matters upon request.

Kualifikasi

• At least 20 years of experience in corporate and commercial law practice. Experience to cross border Merger and Acquisition transactions is a must.
• Well-rounded, and capable of handling project contracts, corporate tasks, as well as litigation and arbitration cases.
• Strong ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and understandably.
• Confidence in persuasion, articulation, and discussing legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English. (TOEIC score of at least 900).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proactive, professional, and adaptable approach to work, hardworking, well-organized, and detail-oriented.