Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel in Asia's largest privately-owned logistics company.

We are looking for a lawyer with 6-10 years experience who will be focused on providing legal advice across Asia (10 countries). You will be advising on corporate, commercial, labour, regulatory & compliance as well as dispute resolution and other legal matters. You will be involved in several M&A and JV transactions. You will be a member of a team of five lawyers with excellent support and training. You will have a genuine curiosity for business, an aptitude for listening and assessing and a willingness to explore commercial and legal matters in depth.

Key responsibilities:

• Reports directly to General Counsel and collaborating in a team of lawyers.
• Provide legal support and advice to internal stakeholders on relevant legal issues.
• Draft and review legal documents such as contracts, statements, letters that minimise risks and maximise legal rights.
• Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes.
• Base your decision-making process on ethics and integrity.
• Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders.
• Deal with external parties (regulators, external counsel, politicians, clients).

Qualifications:

• LL. B and/or LL.M degree (or other master's degree).
• Lawyer's License.
• 6-10+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Broad legal knowledge (corporate & commercial law, litigation, labour law, etc.)
• Understanding of how legal issues affect business plus the ability to assist in the development of legal strategy and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to deal with a wide range of stakeholders and team members across Asia.
• Professionalism and credibility internally and externally.
• Capacity to think strategically, logically, and independently under stressful and often demanding situations are essential for this challenging position.
• Excellent, business-level fluency in English. Thai language not required but a plus.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via this LinkedIn post.