Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand 1 OAK Thailand Co.,Ltd Full time ฿600,000 - ฿1,200,000 per year

A Legal Officer (sometimes called a Legal Counsel or Corporate Counsel) is typically responsible for overseeing and managing the legal affairs of an organization. This role involves a wide range of duties to ensure the company operates within the bounds of the law, minimizes legal risks, and achieves its business objectives ethically.

Core Responsibilities

Key duties often include:

  • Legal Research and Analysis: Conducting research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents to provide accurate and timely advice to management and staff.
  • Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing a variety of contracts (e.g., vendor agreements, client contracts, non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts) to protect the organization's interests.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the organization complies with all applicable local, national, and international laws, regulations, and internal policies. This often involves monitoring legislative changes and advising on necessary adjustments.
  • Litigation Management: Coordinating and managing legal disputes, claims, and litigation, often by liaising with external counsel, preparing documentation, and representing the organization in non-court settings.
  • Policy Development: Developing and implementing internal governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure legal best practices across the organization.
  • Legal Advice and Training: Providing legal guidance and opinions on business decisions, risk mitigation strategies, and potential legal implications of proposed projects or actions. Conducting legal training for employees.
  • Intellectual Property (IP): Managing the organization's IP portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights (depending on the industry).
Essential Qualifications

To be considered for a Legal Officer role, candidates typically must possess:

  • Education: A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (e.g., Bar admission).
  • Experience: Proven experience (often 3+ years) practicing law, preferably in a corporate, in-house, or relevant regulatory environment.
  • Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of corporate law, contract law, regulatory frameworks, and any laws specific to the organization's industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, technology).
Key Skills and Competencies

Effective Legal Officers demonstrate:

  • Exceptional Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to dissect complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for drafting documents, negotiating, and advising non-legal personnel.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in drafting and reviewing legal documents to prevent errors.
  • Integrity and Professionalism: Maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Organizational Skills: The capacity to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
  • Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating favorable terms for the organization in various agreements.

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