Senior Legal Counsel
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Debt Collection
- Prepare, review, and issue legal demand letters and debt reminders in compliance with applicable laws and internal procedures.
- Oversee and manage debt recovery processes, ensuring efficiency and legal integrity.
2. Litigation Management
- Represent the company in civil and commercial court proceedings.
- Manage end-to-end litigation processes, including case strategy, documentation, and filings.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel when outsourcing cases.
- Prepare evidence briefs, track case progress, and provide regular updates to management.
3. Field Operations & Legal Enforcement
- Conduct on-site debt collection activities and investigations related to enforcement orders.
- Liaise with courts, legal execution offices, and debtors to ensure effective enforcement of legal actions.
4. Legal Coordination
- Collaborate closely with internal departments (Finance, Accounting, and Management) to provide legal insights and support.
- Act as the main point of contact with external stakeholders, including courts, opposing counsel, counterparties, and government authorities.
5. Internal Legal Advisory
- Analyze legal risks and provide strategic recommendations to support business decisions.
- Advise on legal implications of new projects, partnerships, and operational activities.
6. Contract Drafting & Review
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal agreements related to commercial and litigation matters.
- Ensure all agreements align with legal standards and protect company interests.
7. Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
- Provide guidance to ensure all departments operate in full compliance with legal requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LL.B. / LL.M.).
- Licensed Attorney with a valid lawyer’s license from the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation.
- Possesses a valid driver’s license (for both car or motorcycle).
- Basic proficiency in English communication (reading and writing).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.