Job Title: Group Legal Counsel
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bangkok Thailand
Key Accountabilities

Legal and Compliance Oversight
- Manage legal and compliance matters across the group, including entities in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents related to commercial transactions.
- Supervise external counsel engaged for litigation and project work.
- Identify legal and compliance risks and advise stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies and implementation of controls.
Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Drive legal compliance and governance strategies and initiatives across the group.
- Lead process improvement within the department, including:
  - Development and implementation of template agreements.
  - Conducting training sessions.
  - Establishing and executing legal policies and standard operating procedures.
- Manage departmental operations, including organizing and leading monthly Group Legal meetings.
- Promote consistency and alignment of legal principles and standards across all group entities.
Executive and Board Reporting
- Lead the collection, analysis, and compilation of legal data and reports for presentation to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
SharePoint Portal Administration
- Administer the Group Legal SharePoint Portal.
- Encourage and support adoption by Country Legal Counsels and internal stakeholders to ensure comprehensive legal document recordkeeping.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree or professional degree in Law.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a legal role.
Strong ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of projects.
Fluent in English and Thai (spoken and written); Chinese is a plus.
Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates proactivity, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, passion for the legal field, and high integrity.