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aCommerce

aCommerce

Legal
Bangkok, Thailand
Posted 6+ months ago

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.
  • Apply for and maintain relevant licenses for the businesses and products 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 negotiate 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, litigations 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.
  • Stay abreast of alterations in legislation that impact the Company.
  • Report to the 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 6 years of experience gained in the law firm and/or in-house;
  • Thai nationality only;
  • 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 English;
  • Well-organized and conduct work with integrity and responsibility.