SEA Legal Specialist (MNC Trading) Bangkok, Thailand

Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of a global leader in providing innovative chemical and hygienic solutions. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, they offer a wide range of products and services to diverse industries. Their solutions are designed to improve hygiene, safety, and efficiency, while minimizing environmental impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the legal strategy and ensuring compliance in Thailand as well as the other diverse Southeast Asia operations. This role will be primarily based in Thailand and will operate on a hybrid work model.


Job Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, contracts, intellectual property, competition law, and data privacy.
  • Lead and negotiate complex commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk mitigation.
  • Monitor and analyze evolving legal and regulatory landscapes in the region to identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • Manage and resolve legal disputes efficiently and effectively, including litigation and arbitration.
  • Collaborate with global legal teams to facilitate cross-border transactions and ensure consistency with corporate policies and procedures.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, developing strategies to minimize exposure.
  • Mentor and develop junior legal team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Job Requirements

  • A qualified lawyer with a strong academic record and a license to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction within Southeast Asia.
  • Proven experience working in a multinational company, preferably in industrial, trading, and service environment.
  • A deep understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on contract law, intellectual property, and competition law.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, with the ability to think critically and make sound judgments.
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment and a strong understanding of cultural nuances in Southeast Asia.
  • Excellent written and spoken English language skills.