Senior Legal Officer

We are seeking a Senior Legal Officer / Manager to join the Legal & Compliance Department of our Virtual Bank. This role focuses on contract drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory to support business operations across banking, lending, and payment services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the Virtual Bank's contracts and legal documentation are compliant with applicable laws and aligned with business objectives. The role requires a detail-oriented legal professional who can provide timely, practical, and business-minded legal support in a fast-paced digital banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, vendor and outsourcing arrangements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and technology-related contracts.

• Draft and review Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) and customer-facing legal documents for all products and services offered by the Virtual Bank.

• Ensure that all contracts and product documentation are aligned with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management standards.

• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval processes to support efficient operations.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and mitigation strategies.

• (For Manager level) Supervise junior legal staff and oversee contract governance processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all documentation.

Legal Advisory

• Advise on legal and contractual risks, ensuring appropriate protection of the bank's interests across business initiatives.

• Identify potential exposures and propose practical risk mitigation strategies in contract structures and negotiations.

• Provide clear, concise, and business-oriented legal advice to enable effective decision-making.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to banking, payments, and commercial contracting.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with product, procurement, finance, and technology teams to enable smooth contract execution and product rollout.

• Liaise with external counsel and counterparties for complex negotiations or specialized legal issues.

• Support internal audits and reviews involving contractual or legal documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.); Master's degree or professional certification (LL.M., Thai Bar, or contract management certification) is a plus.

• 5–8 years of experience in contract drafting and negotiation within the banking, fintech, or technology sectors.

• Strong knowledge of Thai commercial law, civil and contract law, and familiarity with financial service regulations (BOT, AMLO, PDPA).

• Experience drafting Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) and other product-related legal documents preferred.

• Excellent drafting and communication skills in both Thai and English.

• Ability to provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice under tight timelines.

• (For Manager level) Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing junior team members or overseeing contract workflows.

Key Competencies

• Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to balance legal rigor with business pragmatism.

• Collaborative and service-minded, with a proactive and can-do attitude.

• Strong sense of integrity and professional ethics.

• Leadership and mentoring mindset (for Manager level).

Why Join Us

• Be part of the founding legal team shaping Thailand's first-generation Virtual Bank under a leading financial group.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge digital banking, technology partnerships, and innovation-driven projects.

• Work closely with experienced legal and compliance leaders who value mentorship and growth.

• Competitive compensation and long-term career development opportunities.