Legal Counsel

Location: Bangkok

Working hours: Monday Friday

Term of Hiring: 1 year contract

Job Descriptions:

• Collaborate with all stakeholders / various departments to understand the companys strategies and priorities and provide topnotch legal support to protect and advance the companys interests.

• Draft review comment and negotiate contracts (simple to complex) for various business needs like service agreements or government contracts. (such as service or supply contracts purchase contracts government contracts sale agreements partners or shareholder agreements and other commercial agreements)
• Handle legal issues and provide advice in compliance with Thai laws regulations and policies including those related to contracting HR and HSE/operational.
• Provide clear timely and relevant oral and written legal advice on contracts rights claims lawsuits and providing advice on new laws impacting the company to the clients.
• Interpret laws develop legal strategies and advocate for the best course of action.
• Be a reliable legal resource for project teams advising on legal issues contracts policies and claims.
• Advise and support on regulatory matters and manage and support emergency responses.
• Lead and manage legal disputes while overseeing external lawyers (outside counsel).
• Select instruct and manage external lawyers (outside counsel) efficiently following company guidelines and managing/controlling budgets.
• Participate in implementing new legal initiatives and provide client training on legal aspects and compliance.
• Develop and update legal guidelines and policies promoting a strong culture of compliance and maintaining the highest professional standards.
• Manage corporate governance matters and perform other assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree of Laws (L.L.B) with minimum of 8 years postqualification experience (PQE) with license to practice law in Thailand.
• Strong contract drafting and legal support skills focused on quality timeliness and client needs.
• Ability to handle difficult/complex issues and tasks and manage a high volume of diverse legal matters.
• A selfmotivated and collaborative spirit thriving in dynamic team environment.
• Excellent problemsolving skills with the ability to think creatively and find practical solutions.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with a strong teamplayer attitude.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality.
• A willingness to learn take initiative and adapt to new challenges for continuous growth.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in both Thai and English.
• Ability to travel between Bangkok and Rayong offices.

Remote Work :

No