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Vice President of Legal

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Vice President – Legal Location: Bangkok Report to: Head of Legal Key skills: Contracts, Merger & Acquisitions, Energy An excellent opportunity has emerged, at a Thai listed energy company, boasting three core businesses- energy resources, energy generation and energy technology. This well-known company is seeking a Vice President to join their team. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, this role requires supervision of the team responsible for handling all legal affairs across the entire group of companies.

What you’ll do:

As a Vice President, you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational support to the Head of Legal of one of the leading Energy Companies in Bangkok.

  • To assist Head of Legal Department in leading and developing the team members of Legal Department.
  • To partner project team in contract negotiation with counterparties as owner representative to meet requirement of the Company.
  • To draft, review, revise, and negotiate all commercial and project agreements to ensure the company and its group's optimal interests.
  • To conduct preliminary legal due diligence and monitor full legal due diligence investigation by external law firms and reports.
  • To supervise all corporate and legal affairs for the company and its group.
  • To manage disputes and lawsuits.
  • To provide legal advice and practical solutions for projects and contracts to ensure compliance with transaction terms and legal requirements.
  • To provide effective contractual risk management and promote awareness within the organization.
  • To collaborate with Country Legal Heads in handling any legal matters upon request.

What you bring:

To be success in the Vice President role, the ability to advise and guide internal business partners and collaborating personnel as well as work effectively with the business units, is of utmost necessity.

  • At least 20 years of experience in corporate and commercial law practice. Experience to cross border Merger and Acquisition transactions is a must.
  • Well-rounded, and capable of handling project contracts, corporate tasks, as well as litigation and arbitration cases
  • Strong ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and understandably.
  • Confidence in persuasion, articulation, and discussing legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
  • Excellent command of both spoken and written English. (TOEIC score of at least 900).
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, proactive, professional, and adaptable approach to work, hardworking, well-organized, and detail-oriented.

What sets the company apart:

This is a well renowned Thai energy company committed to delivering sustainable energy through thermal and renewable energy generation. Here, a great deal of pride is taken on the expertise of the team combined with strong synergy of business management and operations, to deploy an array of innovations to generate energy solutions more efficiently.

What’s next:

If you are driven, determined, and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career opportunity awaits the right person in this exciting Vice President – Legal role.

Apply now for this opportunity.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Commercial Law

Industry: Legal

Salary: THB160000 - THB200000 per month

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Bangkok Province

Job Reference: I3HVME-0E8BCD9D

Date posted: 29 January 2025

Consultant: Josh Carew

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