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Senior Corporate Lawyer - Law Firm
Location | Thailand |
Discipline | Banking and Finance |
Job reference | BBBH56524_1745514946 |
Salary | Negotiable |
Job startdate | ASAP |
Consultant email | [email protected] |
Senior Corporate Lawyer - Law Firm
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Industry: Legal Services
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Management
- Build, guide and supervise the corporate practice group to deliver top-tier legal services, maintain quality standards, and meet strict deadlines.
- Entity Formation & Corporate Structuring
- Oversee all phases of business incorporation and reorganization in Thailand, including registration, charter amendments, and statutory filings.
- Regulatory Licensing & Compliance
- Manage applications for Foreign Business Licenses (FBL), Board of Investment (BOI) approvals, and other regulatory permits, ensuring full compliance with Thai laws.
- Legal Drafting & Review
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements, contracts, and ancillary documents in both Thai and English, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client objectives.
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lead due-diligence exercises, analyze transaction documents, prepare comprehensive reports, and advise on deal structuring for M&A and investment projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation
- Act as the principal legal interface with Thai government agencies and regulators, negotiating terms and securing approvals on behalf of clients.
- Strategic Advisory Services
- Provide high-level counsel on investment incentives, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks to optimize clients' business strategies.
- Mentorship & Professional Development
- Train, mentor, and develop junior lawyers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in law, admitted to practice in Thailand.
- At least 10 years relevant experience in corporate law, with demonstrable expertise in cross-border transactions.
- Native in Thai and fluent in English; strong command of Thai legal terminology.
- Proven leadership and project management capabilities.
- In-depth knowledge of Thai corporate, investment, and regulatory regimes, including BOI and FBL procedures.
- Exceptional analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
