Legal Director
Location: Bangkok & Chachoengsao
Position Overview
The Legal Director leads the Legal Department and serves as a strategic advisor to senior management. This role is responsible for ensuring legal compliance, managing legal and regulatory risks, supporting business growth, and protecting the company's interests across all operations in Thailand and overseas.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Strategy & Business Partnership
Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business objectives.
Advise executives on legal, commercial, and strategic matters.
Support business expansion, investments, and corporate initiatives.
Legal Operations & Contract Management
Review, draft, and negotiate domestic and international contracts.
Provide legal advice on commercial, corporate, labor, tax, IP, environmental, and regulatory matters.
Ensure legal documentation protects the company's interests and minimizes risks.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
Oversee Board and Shareholders' meetings and governance matters.
Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on their impact.
Legal Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
Develop and maintain legal risk management frameworks.
Manage litigation, arbitration, disputes, and regulatory investigations.
Provide proactive legal solutions to mitigate business risks.
M&A and Investment Support
Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and investment projects.
Conduct legal due diligence and transaction reviews.
Coordinate with external legal advisors and stakeholders.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Lead, develop, and mentor the legal team.
Manage relationships with regulators, government agencies, and external counsel.
Promote ethical business conduct, compliance, and anti-corruption practices.
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Oversee compliance with PDPA and cybersecurity regulations.
Support data protection, privacy governance, and information security initiatives.
Special Projects
Participate in strategic corporate projects and other assignments as directed by management.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) required.
Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) or MBA preferred.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of legal experience in corporate legal, commercial, or compliance functions.
Experience with a listed company, multinational organization, or manufacturing business is highly preferred.
Proven experience in contract negotiation, corporate governance, compliance, and legal risk management.
M&A and international legal exposure is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Business-oriented mindset with sound commercial judgment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Good command of English and Thai, both written and spoken.
Reporting Line
Reports directly to the Director of Support Functions and works closely with senior management and business leaders across the organization.