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Company:
Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Working Location:
Rajanakarn Building, Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand

Hiring Condition:
Permanent

Job Description

• Legal (Agreement) Section Head's main role is to manage and control all legal related work in relation to the group companies' business in order to procure and protect the rights and benefits and prevent any in compliance risks, including but not limited to review and draft all type of contracts as well as discuss and negotiate with counter parties.
• Review legal documents, as well as contact governmental offices.
• Conduct research on legal issues and provide knowledge and awareness to management, colleagues, group companies, business partners and related suppliers or service providers.
• Update and educate other departments of related new laws or regulations.
• Translate related legal documents.
• Provide legal advice to and cooperate with other departments and all group companies including other affiliates worldwide.
• Interpret and update laws, legal documents and agreements.
• Manage and secure all required business licenses and privileges.
• Evaluate risks and prepare countermeasures.
• Complete all assignments as shall be assigned by superior or necessary for the company.
• Escalate and report all works to the superior and relevant colleagues on timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree of law.
• Good command of English both written and spoken.
• Experience in contract drafting and reviewing for at least 7 years.
• Experience in corporate and commercial laws.
• Problem solving attitude, service mind, and transparent.
• High sense of responsibility, able to work under pressure and limit of time.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and confidently in writing and verbally.
• Experience of working with deadline and excellent time management skill.

Legal Area Experience to be considered:

• Commercial Contracts;
• Manufacturing and supply agreements;
• Joint venture, Strategic partnership agreements;
• Procurement;
• Distributorship Agreement;
• Consumer Protection laws;
• Advertising, Marketing/ Sales and consumer issues;
• Data Privacy Law;
• Competition law/regulatory matters;
• Antitrust law/ regulatory matters;
• Basic Intellectual property;
• Basic employment and labor matters;
• Basic Property laws;
• Basic Corporate Law

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Bangkok Thailand

We are looking to hire a Legal Affairs to responsible for legal affairs department, ensuring statutory compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements and introducing legal advice to our different departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree of Laws (business law/commercial law) is preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Corporate Experience is a must
• Experience in review legal letters, contracts, and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements
• International accreditation and diplomas are a plus
• Good command of English communication

Responsibilities

• Handling and reviewing legal activities including drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements or other legal documents, and various regulations
• Identifying and addressing potential legal issues and risks for current activities, operations and strategic initiatives and manages litigation
• Representing the company before all governmental and public bodies concerning obligations, rights, contracts, and legal procedures related to the company's business
• Ensuring the compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements
• Controlling and following-up of current contracts to avoid governmental fines
• Working closely with all teams in case they require legal support or advice for handling business
• Reviewing any complaints and inquiries that are sent to the Legal department
• Preparing periodic reports including all achievements, obstacles, and solutions of the legal affairs department to ensure a continuous improvement
• Carrying on the required legal investigations and takes whatever procedures, recommendations, or decisions according to the company's policy
• Interacting with external lawyers and consultants and seeks their opinion on complex issues of pending and critical legal matters

• Global scope & strategic impact
• Leading the team of legal and compliance across the globe

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established industrial group with global operations worldwide. Known for its engineering excellence and international footprint, the company fosters a collaborative and multicultural work environment.

Job Description

• Lead and enforce group-wide legal and compliance policies across global jurisdictions.
• Ensure corporate legal compliance through structured checklists, regular reviews, and database management.
• Supervise local legal officers and external counsel to maintain compliance across all entities.
• Develop and implement internal control plans and dashboards to monitor legal adherence.
• Manage insurance policies group-wide, optimizing coverage and premiums.
• Establish and maintain a corporate governance framework and ensure group-wide adherence.
• Support M&A activities including legal due diligence and contract reviews.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts aligned with business objectives.
• Provide legal advice and risk analysis to various departments including HR, IT, and Operations.
• Handle company secretarial duties across global entities.
• Lead litigation and dispute resolution efforts with strong legal argumentation.
• Select and manage external legal counsel based on expertise and budget.
• Train and upskill managers on legal competencies and compliance awareness.
• Manage a small legal team and coordinate with internal delegates in affiliates.
• Promote efficient document management and suggest suitable legal tools.

The Successful Applicant

• Master's degree (LL.M) in Law with at least 10 years of international corporate and commercial legal experience.
• Proven leadership in managing legal teams and handling cross-border legal matters.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken) and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in legal document management tools and Microsoft Office applications.

What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits

Contact: Paweena Punyaritjaroen
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Our client is a leading fintech company transforming cross-border payments and digital asset settlements across Asia. As part of their expansion plans, they are seeking a
Head of Legal
to lead all legal and regulatory matters, including stablecoin programs, institutional settlement products, licensing, onboarding governance, and cross-border payments compliance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in financial regulation and digital asset frameworks across APAC. You will provide strategic legal guidance, structure new products, negotiate institutional agreements, support licensing efforts, and engage with regulators - enabling the company to scale rapidly while maintaining strong governance and regulatory credibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal and regulatory aspects of Digital Assets operations, including stablecoin programs, liquidity management, and cross-border settlements.
• Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on evolving regulations across APAC, the EU, UAE, and other key markets.
• Partner with Compliance to drive licensing and registration efforts, covering MSB, VASP, Trust, and other financial frameworks.
• Draft, review, and maintain legal structures and documentation to ensure alignment with financial services and digital asset regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage legal agreements for stablecoin issuance, treasury functions, liquidity arrangements, custody solutions, and settlement infrastructure.
• Assess legal, regulatory, and operational risks related to institutional product offerings, including AML considerations.
• Design and implement product frameworks that enable scalable growth while embedding compliance at every stage.
• Drive negotiations for commercial agreements with OTC desks, exchanges, PSPs, and corporate clients.
• Develop standardized contract templates and approval processes to streamline institutional onboarding and sales.
• Provide guidance on dispute resolution and manage escalations as needed.
• Ensure comprehensive legal oversight across client onboarding, transaction monitoring, risk management, and operational compliance.
• Deliver updates to the board on regulatory landscape, risk exposure, and key legal developments.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of legal experience in financial services, payments, capital markets, or digital assets.
• Hands-on experience engaging with institutional clients, regulators, and managing cross-border legal structures.
• Strong expertise in stablecoins, custody solutions, settlement mechanisms, tokenization, and FX regulatory frameworks.
• arrangements in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• In-depth knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and licensing obligations across APAC markets.
• Excellent skills in drafting, negotiation, and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree required, admission to the bar highly preferred.
• Proficiency in English required; fluency in additional Asian languages is a plus.

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Our client is seeking a highly experienced
Legal Department Head (Construction Industry)
to lead the legal function in Thailand. This role is pivotal in providing end-to-end legal support across the contract lifecycle—from risk management in the pre-contract phase to dispute resolution during execution.

You will oversee compliance, governance, and litigation, while advising executives on strategic matters such as joint ventures, M&A, and new business initiatives.

In addition, you will manage and develop a small legal team, strengthen internal processes, and serve as a key bridge to our Japan headquarters.

High-impact leadership role
– Oversee major construction projects, influence executive decisions, and shape the company's legal strategy.

Broad scope of work
– From contracts and compliance to dispute resolution, governance, and M&A, this role offers unmatched exposure.

Regional collaboration
– Work closely with executives in Thailand and the legal HQ in Japan, expanding your international profile.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory support to Management, relevant departments and branches on legal & compliance related matters & the handling of litigation matters.
• Draft, review and advise on the Bank's legal & loan documentation.
• Provide legal advice & support on Bank's project.
• Assist in reviewing litigation documents to be used for the legal process.
• Keep abreast of new developments in corporate legal matters, the Bank's court cases and any updates and development in laws & regulations impacting the Bank.
• Liaise with government /regulatory bodies on legal/litigation matters
• Undertake any other assignment as required by Management or as may be assigned by Head Group Legal, Secretariat & Governance
• Handle Litigation matters & complaints against the Bank (cases against the Bank and also by the Bank). Also to update Group Legal on litigation cases as and when required.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree or above from faculty of law a well-known university
• Good overview knowledge of banking operations.
• Basic banking & security documentation knowledge.
• Able to provide a legal opinion in Thai and English
• Possess 10 years of legal expertise experience in a law firm/banking industry.
• Experience in banking is preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and lead the Company's corporate legal strategy and provide the executive team with legal guidance that enables achievement of growth objectives.
• Provide proper legal advice, guidance and consultation to all departments, to ensure that decisions taken are legally correct.
• Review and revise the legal documents that involve the Company and the Third Party and ensure that the Company's interests are protected.
• Lead all contract reviews, advise business functions of legal risks associated with such contractual arrangements, provide strategic input from a legal perspective.
• Support and provide legal advice by analyzing issues and problems and suggesting on appropriate solutions to certain divisions or departments.
• Review and advise on any documents that will be launched to public by any department and ensure the compliance with Laws and Regulations e.g. marketing materials, message that is communicated via the Company's Website.
• Monitor the changes of Laws, Regulations that may have effect on the Company's business operations.
• Coordinate with relevant parties for the adjustment of actions and documents, required for alignment with the changes of laws and regulations
• Keep an updated record of all cases pending before any court or tribunal.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and in court.
• Liaise with external legal advisers for preparation of litigation files and ensure that court cases are well prepared for optimized legal outcome.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the board of directors, shareholders and regulatory authorities on corporate governance matters.
• Coordinating and facilitating board meetings, including preparing agendas, board packs and minutes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including filing annual returns, disclosures and resolutions.
• Drafting and filing statutory documents, such as annual returns, board resolutions and meeting minutes.
• Maintaining corporate records, registers and statutory books as per the applicable laws and regulations.
• Advising management and board members on corporate governance best practices, legal requirements and compliance issues.
• To prepare/arrange the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM)
• Managing shareholder communications, including organising annual general meetings and handling shareholder inquiries.
• Guiding corporate governance best practices and implementing governance frameworks.
• Coordinate logistics for BOD members.
• Take minutes of meeting in English and Thai and distribute.
• Being point of contact with Directors and Shareholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or higher in Law with a lawyer license.
• At least 10 years' experience in Legal function preferably in Insurance.
• Knowledge of Insurance Law.
• Excellent knowledge of court procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Good management, leadership and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (both Thai and English).
• Knowledge and skill in drafting and reviewing contracts as well as legal documents to ensure the legality of transactions.
• Ability to equilibrate priorities and organize work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Good computer literacy
• Strong communication and presentation capability.

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Legal

Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence. Our Legal team is at the forefront of shaping the corporate landscape and redefining the boundaries of what is possible.

We go beyond the traditional realms of a legal and compliance function. Transforming ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigating risks, and championing ethical and sustainable practices. Every day, our team deliver on groundbreaking transactions and navigate complex regulatory landscapes that help our organisation make a positive societal impact.

Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy.

About The Role
Step into the world of Reckitt as a Legal Manager, where every decision you make matters. With your legal expertise, you will protect and empower a global organisation that's dedicated to making a difference. It's not just about the law; it's about being part of a team that inspires you to be the best. From safeguarding our operations to ensuring legal integrity, your role is pivotal to our collective success. Are you ready to make an impact where it really counts?

Your responsibilities

In summary, you'll:

• Manage a broad spectrum of legal affairs, ensuring Reckitt operates within the framework of compliance and integrity.
• Provide expert guidance on contract law, commercial agreements, and corporate governance matters.
• Collaborate with various departments to address legal issues proactively, fostering a culture of compliance.
• Conduct legal research, utilising your expertise and tools to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee the development of legal strategies that align with Reckitt's objectives, driving growth and innovation.

The experience we're looking for

• Solid background in contract law, corporate governance and compliance management, honed in a corporate or law firm setting.
• Proficient in problem-solving, equipped with sharp analytical skills and a detail-oriented outlook.
• Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Adept at juggling multiple tasks and thriving in a dynamic environment that values timely delivery.
• Committed to continuous improvement; a brilliant legal mind who is always seeking better ways to serve.

The skills for success

Integrity, Corporate Governance, Compliance Management, Solutions Focused, Excellent Communication Skills, Risk management, Intellectual property, Patents, Commercial contracts, Marketing, Teamwork, Fact-based Decision Making, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Legal Services, Process Optimisation, Qualified Lawyer.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents in Thai, local languages, and English, ensuring alignment with business operations and legal requirements.

Provide legal advice and consultation on various business activities, including advertising and product labeling.

Ensure compliance with laws governing financial transactions, such as long-term loans and capital increases for subsidiaries.

Conduct legal research, summarize findings, and report updates to management.

Provide notarial services and legal document certification.

Oversee the preparation and submission of corporate filings, such as board resolutions and changes in company structure.

Manage business licenses and coordinate with external legal firms for necessary approvals.

Liaise with subsidiaries and external law firms to ensure legal procedures are completed in a timely manner.

Prepare reports and provide updates on relevant legal matters to senior management.

Develop internal processes and documentation systems for better legal oversight.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Law or equivalent.

Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience in M&A, contract, business and commercial law.

Provided legal support and documentation review for subsidiary companies across international branches.

Strong proficiency in Thai and English (both written and verbal).

In-depth knowledge of business laws, international trade regulations, and stock exchange rules.

Understanding of corporate governance and organizational projects.

High level of responsibility and ability to learn new legal framework.

Leadership ability to manage and guide the legal team.

Job skills required: Contracts, English, Compliance, Legal

Job skills preferred: Research