Position Summary:

The firm seeks a highly experienced and motivated litigator to join our dispute resolution team. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Handle all aspects of commercial and criminal litigation, arbitration, and other case assignments from case inception to completion. 
• Provide superior service to clients and colleagues at all times.
• Lead teams of junior lawyers and paralegals.
• Independently manage cases, caseloads, and other projects.   
• Provide written and verbal advice to clients. 
• Interact with government officials and police. 
• Analyze case facts and legal issues. Determine legal strategies to maximize a successful outcome for the client. See such strategies through to completion.
• Prepare pleadings, petitions, and other court submissions.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions.
• Conduct negotiations.
• Argue and present cases before the courts in all phases of litigation, including pre-trial hearings including trial.
• Interview, select and prepare witnesses for trials and hearings.  Prepare witness testimonies and rehearse witnesses.
• Conduct direct and cross-examination and oral arguments in proceedings.
• Prepare appeals. 
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Thai lawyer with exceptional academic background
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a litigator in Thailand working on a variety of litigation and arbitration matters
• Good command of verbal and written English and ability to communicate with foreign clients comfortably
• Possess a positive “Can Do” attitude and an enthusiastic and energetic personality
• Good team player and able to work and direct a team of lawyers
• Strong time management and project management skills
• Strong business acumen and strong client-service skills
• Resourceful and creative in finding innovative solutions for clients

Please send the CV to:  [email protected]