Added 174 days ago

Corporate Counsel

LocationBangkok

Job typePermanent

SalaryNegotiable

Job FunctionLegal & Compliance

IndustryRetailing

Job IDJN -072024-130922


About the Company

Our client is running operations in Thailand for over 50 years, establishing a strong reputation for quality and trustworthiness. The company offers a wide range of product categories, well-known for their quality, including personal care, nutrition, health care and agriculture.

Job Responsibilities

General Legal Support: Handle all legal matters, including risk management for business operations.

Contract Reviews:

  • Review, modify, and advise on business contracts to mitigate legal risks and meet company objectives.
  • Standardize contract management processes for legal compliance.
  • Provide legal training to employees.

Litigation: Manage and advise on company disputes, litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory issues.

Employee Relations: Handle employment-related legal matters, including contracts, policies, and employee relations.

Research & Advice: Research legal issues and provide opinions to ensure compliance and minimize disputes.

External Affairs: Coordinate with governmental and private organizations to achieve business objectives and comply with laws.

Compliance:

  • Ensure business operations comply with relevant laws.
  • Implement and update compliance policies.
  • Conduct compliance training.
  • Monitor operations to ensure policy adherence.

Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks in business initiatives and support distributor compensation plans.

Legal Administration: Manage legal budget and coordinate with outside counsel.

Experience requirements

·      Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Law

·      Thailand-licensed attorney with 15 or more years of experience in a law firm or as an in-house counsel at multinational businesses.

·      Strong communication skills and fluency in both spoken and written English, including the ability to represent the organization before internal and external groups.

·      Persuasion and negotiation skills with clients, management, and professionals.

·      Understanding of business drivers and processes.

·      Conflict resolution and consulting skills.

·      Ability to work independently.

·      Solid judgment and demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice in view of conflicting or unclear legislative/regulatory mandates.

·      Highest degree of ethics, honesty, and conviction.

·      Willingness to travel domestically and overseas.

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