Legal Counsel

Corporate Legal

Legal Counsel

Bangkok, Thailand

This role supports clients on corporate and commercial legal matters and reviews the firm's own client-facing contracts. It is an advisory and transactional role within a professional services firm, not a litigation role or a law firm position. The work is performed alongside our accounting, tax, and CFO teams.

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Responsibilities

  • Review and draft engagement letters, service proposals, non-disclosure agreements, and collaboration agreements between the firm and clients or partners
  • Advise clients on company setup, corporate secretarial matters, and post-incorporation changes under Thai law
  • Prepare and manage Foreign Business License and Board of Investment applications
  • Draft and review contracts for client transactions, including share purchase agreements and shareholder agreements for deal support engagements
  • Liaise with the Department of Business Development, the Board of Investment, and the Ministry of Labour on client matters
  • Flag legal risk, enforceability issues, and missing standard terms in incoming contracts and advise on redlines
  • Support cross-border structuring and transaction advisory work as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws or equivalent Thai law qualification
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, in a law firm, in-house legal team, or professional services firm
  • Working knowledge of the Foreign Business Act, Board of Investment regulations, and Thai labour and immigration law as it applies to work permits and visas
  • Fluent in Thai and English, spoken and written
  • Experience reviewing service agreements, engagement letters, NDAs, and commercial contracts in English is preferred.
  • Comfortable working directly with clients, not only producing internal legal opinions
  • Thai Bar license preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Gain experience working with international clients.
  • Be part of a growing and successful team.