We are looking for a graduate or junior lawyer who will be focused on providing Thai legal advice, with some regional work across Asia (8-10 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 transactions. You will be a member of a team of five lawyers with excellent support and training.
To work in-house 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:
- Report directly to General Counsel
- 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 preferable.
- 0-3 years of experience in 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 in Thailand and overseas.
- 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.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via this LinkedIn post.
