Areas of Responsibility

Legal Practice

• Provide legal advice on real estate transactions, including commercial leases, acquisitions, sales, financings, zoning, construction, property development projects, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct property due diligence, including title searches, land and building tax considerations, and lease reviews.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to real estate and corporate transactions, such as sale and purchase agreements, lease agreements, financing agreements, shareholders’ agreements, construction agreements, hotel and/or branded residence management agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
• Prepare requisite documents for real estate registrations and submit applications with relevant authorities.
• Advise clients in applying for approvals or licenses such as construction permits, factory operation licenses, IEAT permits and licenses, and hotel licenses.
• Conduct legal research on complex issues such as corporate structure, foreign ownership solutions, regulatory licensing, etc.
• Perform other assigned legal work in corporate and/or commercial areas related to real estate and hospitality.
• Formulate legal strategies, provide legal opinions and analytical responses to clients, and act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may affect client operations or real estate practices.

Client Development and Work and Relationships Management

• Take initiative in designing and implementing business development and marketing plans for Real Estate practice group for Thailand office and the firm’s overseas offices in the region.
• Regularly publish articles and give presentations that increase the firm’s visibility, which results in new business opportunities.
• Participate in crafting proposals and pitch for new business from current or prospective clients.
• Identify and participate in relevant events and conferences as agreed partner(s)/department heads.
• Take full ownership of work with minimal oversight from senior(s) or partner(s).
• Effectively and efficiently manage projects and matters well.

Mentoring

• Mentor associates and help them in developing legal skills, work management, and client relationships.

Administrative Tasks

• Manage other administrative tasks in professional and timely manners such as time recording, invoicing, billing, and chasing aged-debt, matter opening, conflicts of interest, etc.

Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree of Laws (LL.B.) required, and Master of Laws (LL.M.) in the relevant field preferred.
• Lawyer’s License preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in corporate and real estate-related legal work, preferably in a law firm.
• Experience in conducting property due diligence and legal research, handling registration with relevant land offices, and reviewing and negotiating real estate and hospitality related agreements.
• Ability and availability to travel (as required).

Skills & Attitudes

• Communication skills – have excellent written and spoken skills in both Thai and English.
• Organizational skills – be able to effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
• Persuasion skills – be able to confidently persuade, articulate, and discuss legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
• Legal mindset – be able to apply legal principles and draw on experience to develop legal strategies and solve legal problems.
• Service mindset – demonstrate true commitment in achieving positive matter outcomes for clients and be able to build and maintain client relationships.
• Commercial thinking – possess strong business acumen, keep up to date with market trends, and be able to identify business opportunities for the firm.

Please send the CV to:  [email protected]