Legal Manager

Legal Manager
Location: Bangkok (MRT accessible)

The Legal Manager is responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of the company's operations. This role includes providing legal advice, managing legal risks, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, handling litigation, and managing relationships with external legal counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• • Provide proactive legal advice and guidance to senior management on a variety of legal issues including corporate governance, contracts, employment law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
  • Identify and assess legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure the company's compliance.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including but not limited to commercial agreements, service agreements, and partnership agreements.
  • Ensure all contracts are legally sound and safeguard the company's interests.
  • Manage and oversee the company’s litigation and dispute resolution processes.
  • Work with external legal counsel on litigation matters and coordinate internal resources as needed.
  • Develop and implement strategies for the protection and management of the company's intellectual property portfolio.
  • Conduct IP audits to identify valuable intellectual property and ensure adequate protection.
  • Provide legal advice on IP matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing agreements.
  • Advise on the registration, maintenance, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements including licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, and collaboration agreements.
  • Ensure contracts involving IP are aligned with the company’s strategic goals and legal requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records and documentation.
  • Ensure proper filing and management of legal documents.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, mostly preferred candidates who has experience with retails industry.
  • Proven experience in managing legal issues related to corporate law, contracts, compliance, and litigation.
  • Previous management or leadership experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in IP matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing agreements.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.