Job Description
Position: Legal Affairs Director
Key Responsibilities1. Compliance & Regulatory OversightEstablish and oversee enterprise-wide compliance policies, strategies, and governance frameworks in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations.Ensure full compliance with requirements of relevant regulatory authorities, including but not limited to the Bank of Thailand, Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Insurance Commission, and other applicable regulators.Monitor, analyze, and assess the impact of new laws, regulations, and regulatory changes on business operations, products, and strategic initiatives.Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and business units on compliance and regulatory matters.2. Data Protection & PDPA ComplianceLead and be fully accountable for the organization's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance as a critical and standalone responsibility.Establish, implement, and maintain PDPA policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls across the organization.Oversee data governance, consent management, data lifecycle management, and data subject rights handling.Lead data breach response, investigation, remediation, and regulatory notification processes in accordance with PDPA requirements.Serve as the primary point of contact with regulators and relevant stakeholders on PDPA and data protection matters.3. Legal ManagementProvide comprehensive legal advice and support to all business functions within the organization.Review, draft, negotiate, and provide legal opinions on contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation in coordination with external legal counsel.Oversee legal risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies to protect the organization's legal and business interests.Ensure legal practices are aligned with regulatory and compliance requirements.4. Compliance Training & Compliance-Led CulturePromote and embed a compliance-led culture across the organization, emphasizing regulatory adherence, PDPA awareness, and ethical conduct.Design, develop, and deliver compliance-focused training programs covering regulatory requirements, PDPA, and compliance obligations for employees at all levels.Ensure effective communication, implementation, and enforcement of compliance and PDPA policies and procedures throughout the organization.5. Governance, Risk & Stakeholder ManagementSupport and enhance corporate governance practices and ethical standards in alignment with compliance and legal requirements.Collaborate with Risk Management and Internal Audit functions to strengthen risk controls and internal control systems.Report material compliance, PDPA, and legal risks, issues, and key developments to senior management and the Board of Directors.Lead, manage, and develop the Compliance & Legal team.Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external advisors, and represent the organization in external engagements related to compliance and legal matters.
Qualifications & ExperienceMandatory QualificationsBachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.).Must hold a valid Thai Attorney-at-Law license (ตั๋วทนาย).Experience & Professional BackgroundMinimum of 10+ years of experience in compliance, legal, and/or regulatory roles, preferably within regulated industries (e.g. financial services, insurance, securities).Strong hands-on experience in regulatory compliance and PDPA implementation.Proven ability to engage with regulators, senior management, and external stakeholders.Strong leadership, analytical, and risk management skills.
