Legal Counsel (Based in Bangkok)

About the role

This role, reporting to the Head of Legal Asia Pacific, will be responsible for supporting our client's business in Thailand. The purpose of the our client's Legal team is to work closely with the business to deliver high quality legal service to our client in an efficient and effective manner, including investigating and implementing technological and/or self-service solutions as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to and work closely with the Head of Legal, Asia-Pacific to provide legal support for the business activities in our client in Thailand
• Primary legal contact for (i) consideration and review of legal issues arising from business activities and projects, and (ii) escalate/resolve issues identified with internal stakeholders and where necessary and appropriate, external legal advisers.
• Draft, review and negotiate (i) fund documentation, (ii) all agreements relate to, our client in Thailand
• Managing disputes/litigation
• Managing external counsels when required
• Collaborate with the wider Legal team globally on group-wide initiatives
• To provide corporate secretarial support and corporate governance matters

Skills and experience

• Degree in Law, and a qualified lawyer in Thailand with at least 7-8 years PQE
• Knowledge and experience in asset management, knowledge of Thai SEC regulations pertaining to mutual, private and provident funds
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of risk management
• Strong command of English and Thai (spoken and written)
• Able to adapt with organization changes

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Annual base: Up to THB 2.6 mil

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Yen Leng Yap | EA License No.: 02C3423 | Personnel Registration No.: R1110894

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