Legal Counsel

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as key business partners to local business to provide legal support, identify and mitigate legal risks on a broad range of issues including corporate transactions, general corporate matters, employment, procurement, sales, distribution agreements, litigation, compliance and risk management.
• Responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Provide support to Midea's growing operations, including manufacture and sales in Thailand
• Provide guidance and counsel to local management teams on matters pertaining to commerce, employment, and regulatory affairs.
• Collaborate with Midea's subject matter experts (SMEs), utilizing their specialized knowledge and expertise to effectively oversee and handle litigation matters.
• In addition, it further encompasses the management of the product safety and regulatory compliance matters.

Key Requirements

• Law degree and license to practice law in Thailand
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification and corporate and/or commercial experience at a reputable law firm, in-house position at a multinational, or a combination thereof
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with various stakeholders
• Strong contact drafting, negotiation and corporate registration skills
• Enjoy interacting with people, strong analytic, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills, sound judgement even in ambiguous situations
• Flexibility to work in an international and fast-paced environment, able to meet tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English required