Legal Manager / AVP

The Legal Manager will oversee all legal, compliance, and corporate secretarial matters related to the Industrial Estate and the Company’s overall business operations. This role requires a capable and proactive legal professional who can work independently and collaboratively, providing practical legal support to the business while effectively mitigating risks and ensuring good governance.

Legal

• Draft, review, and revise a wide range of commercial agreements and legal documents, including joint venture agreements, development and construction agreements, property management agreements, lease and service agreements, sale and purchase agreements, MOUs, and NDAs.
• Assess legal implications for executive management and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate legal terms and conditions of contracts and other documentation; advise on new business ventures and transactional matters.
• Lead and coordinate legal due diligence processes for acquisitions and divestments, including liaising with external advisors to ensure smooth transactions.
• Provide comprehensive legal advice on commercial law, contract law, corporate law, and land law.
• Manage compliance and corporate governance processes.
• Oversee proper filing and maintenance of legal documents, both physical and electronic.
• Lead, coach, and develop the legal team to meet current and future business needs.
• Conduct training sessions and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on key legal and compliance topics.
• Advise management on legal risk management and protection strategies.
• Develop and implement work processes, procedures, and digital tools to enhance efficiency in legal and compliance operations.

Company Secretary

• Organize and coordinate Board of Directors and Shareholders’ meetings, including preparation of agendas, meeting materials, and minutes.
• Ensure the Company complies with applicable corporate governance requirements, securities laws, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain and update the Company’s statutory books, registers, and records in compliance with legal requirements.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings to government authorities (e.g., DBD, SEC, SET if applicable).
• Act as the key point of contact for directors and shareholders on corporate governance matters.
• Support the Board and senior management in discharging their duties effectively and in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, ensuring timely communication and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the legal field, preferably within real estate, property management, or related industries.
• Proven expertise in contract drafting, review, and negotiation both in Thai and English version. 
• Solid understanding of contract law, business law, corporate law, land law, and securities regulations.
• Hands-on experience in company secretarial work, including Board/Shareholder meetings and regulatory filings.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken), particularly legal terminology. 
• Strong communication skills in Thai as native language. 
• Ability to work independently with confidence while fostering collaboration across teams.
• Proactive, professional, and adaptable approach to work.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.