Legal Advisor

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: "One Region. One Firm".

DFDL has 12 offices including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients' business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance 
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms

Position

We are currently looking to recruit a qualified candidate to join our Bangkok office as a Legal Advisor – Dispute Resolution Practice.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to: Managing Director, DFDL Thailand Partners

Key external relationships: Clients

Key internal relationships: Senior Legal Advisers, Partners, Managing Director

Number of hiring: 01

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Job Description

As a Legal Advisor – Dispute Resolution Practice, you are expected to undertake the following activities and tasks:

• Support senior team members on all aspects of commercial and criminal litigation, arbitration, and other case assignments from case inception to completion.
• Provide drafts of written and verbal advice for clients.
• Interact with government officials and police.
• Assist in analyzing case facts and legal issues.
• Prepare drafts for complaint, answer, petitions, and other court documents submissions.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions.
• Draft agreements, including settlement agreements. 
• Conduct marketing and business development work, including writing of articles, presentation of seminars, and performing other non-billable work so as to build the reputation of the firm.

Requirements

Qualifications & Essential skills & experience:

• Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized institution.
• Obtaining Thai lawyer license.
• Over 6 years of experience in dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration, within the Thai legal system.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively with international clients.
• Solid practical knowledge of Thai legal procedures and court practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and time constraint.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player.
• Position is based in Bangkok, with occasional travel to up-country locations as required.

Desirable:

• Prior experience working at a professional services firm is an advantage.
• Prior experience working in a multinational workplace is an advantage.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate's interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially, being reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.