Legal Counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Draft and finalise agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the Company’s full legal rights.
• Provide support to all business units with contract management and filing and monitoring contract terms.
• Apply for and maintain relevant licenses for the businesses and products of the Company.
• Conduct legal research on various subjects including foreign business license, direct marketing and data protection.
• Apply for and manage licenses and other regulatory compliance for the business operation of the Company.
• Work as part of the regional legal team and assist senior legal counsel to manage day to day legal work of the Company.
• Work closely with business units to align ways of work, convey recommendations and advice and train all stakeholders under the Company’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Regularly monitor compliance with internal governance policies. 
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Communicate and cooperate with external parties (clients, regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), to create relations of trust and to drive good understanding with all related parties.
• Advise and/or provide training to stakeholders on all agreements and related laws as necessary.
• Support and coordinate with any compliance, litigation or audit-related work.
• Provide advice related to employment law, if required.
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to all stakeholders in the Company.
• Maintain current knowledge of legislation, keeping updated of any relevant alterations.
• Report to the Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs and assist with special projects as assigned.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a law degree from a recognized university;
• At least 5 years of experience gained in the law firm and/or in-house;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to work both independently and with supervision;
• Fluent in spoken and written Thai & English
• Well-organized and conduct work with integrity and responsibility.
• Conduct work with integrity and responsibility; and
• Ability to handle multiple projects/assignments at the same time.