Legal Director

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Legal Director

Department: Legal

Location: One Bangkok or Chachoengsao

Reports to: Deputy Managing Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Organization
  
  

The Legal Director is part of the Legal Department and serves as the

head or leader of the organizations legal team. The main

responsibilities include acting as the legal representative of the

organization; setting objectives and goals for the legal team in

alignment with the objectives and goals of the organization; developing

legal work systems in accordance with the organizations operational

direction; as well as connecting and coordinating with the

organizations management across each functional area to ensure that

operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and achieve

the organizations objectives.

• Relations
• The Legal Director reports directly to the Support Function
  
  

Director.

• The Legal Director provides legal advice and operational guidance to
  
  

Legal Department/Section Managers and Legal Officers.

• The Legal Director coordinates with management and employees from
  
  

all departments of the Company to provide legal advice and establish

operational directions as required by law.

• The Legal Director liaises with external organizations to carry out
  
  

legal matters.

• Responsibilities and Authorities
  
  

The Legal Director has the primary authority, duties, and

responsibilities to establish objectives and goals for the legal team in

alignment with the objectives and goals of the organization and in

compliance with applicable laws.

The Legal Director may provide legal opinions on all activities of the

Company in order to determine operational directions or support

decision-making by persons authorized to act on behalf of the Company.

• Major Tasks
  
  

4.1 Legal Strategy & Business Partnership

• Develop and drive the organizations legal strategy in alignment
  
  

with its vision and business objectives.

• Support management in business planning, strategic risk assessment,
  
  

and provide in-depth legal advice.

4.2 Legal Operations

• Review, analyze, and provide advice regarding contracts, trade,
  
  

investment, taxation, intellectual property, labor, and

environmental matters.

• Review and approve domestic and international business contracts,
  
  

particularly those with international B2B partners.

4.3 Legal Risk Management

• Develop and oversee the Legal Risk Matrix and propose proactive risk
  
  

management approaches.

• Oversee litigation, legal cases, and arbitration proceedings both
  
  

domestically and internationally.

4.4 Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Ensure that the business complies with relevant laws, such as public
  
  

law, BOI regulations, environmental laws, labor laws, etc.

• Oversee shareholder and Board of Directors meetings to ensure
  
  

compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Monitor and analyze new laws and regulations issued by regulatory
  
  

authorities, such as the SEC, Bank of Thailand, BOI, Revenue

Department, and other regulatory bodies.

4.5 Contract Management & Negotiation

• Review, draft, revise, and manage domestic and international
  
  

contracts, including raw material purchase agreements,

transportation agreements, OEM agreements, and MOUs.

• Represent the Company in strategic contract negotiations with
  
  

national and international business partners.

4.6 M&A and Investment Support

• Provide advice and review the structure of M&A transactions, the
  
  

establishment of subsidiaries, share acquisitions, or joint

ventures.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel in foreign countries.
  
  

4.7 Legal Team Leadership

• Develop and manage a high-performing legal team with expertise in
  
  

specialized areas of law, such as environmental law, BOI law, and

international trade law.

• Develop effective legal standards and work systems, such as Legal
  
  

Manuals, Legal Checklists, and Legal Training.

4.8 External Counsel Management

• Select, supervise, and evaluate external law firms.
• Manage legal expenses efficiently and cost-effectively.
  
  

4.9 Policy, Ethics & Anti-Corruption

• Establish and promote business ethics policies.
• Oversee compliance with anti-fraud and anti-corruption laws and
  
  

standards (Anti-Corruption Program).

4.10 Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law

• Oversee compliance with the PDPA and Cybersecurity Law.
• Support the development of risk control structures related to data
  
  

and cybersecurity.

4.11 Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Represent the Company in coordinating with government agencies and
  
  

regulatory organizations.

• Support the development of positive relationships with partners and
  
  

stakeholders.

4.12 Special Projects & Others

Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Law.
• Masters Degree in Law or Business Administration.
  
  

Experience

• 10 years of experience.
  
  

Skills, Expertise, And Position-Specific Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of law and business.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking skills and willingness to learn new
  
  

things.

• Ability to solve immediate problems effectively.
• English language skills.
  
  

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

In short: If you want your legal expertise to influence business strategy not just review contracts this is the opportunity.