Position Summary

Provides legal advice to clients in sophisticated tech/telecoms industries on a wide range technology matters such as e-commerce, e-transaction, and e-payment matters, as well as data privacy and protection

Areas of Responsibility

Legal Practice

• Advises technology companies, telecommunication companies, OTT operators, e-payment and fintech companies for regulatory compliance with Thai related regulations
• Advises clients on technology procurement, development, licensing, transfer, and protection of investment in the technology sector, commercialization of software applications
• Advises and assists clients on the use and deployment of hardware and digital infrastructure, provision of e-commerce services and mergers and acquisitions, provision of strategic position, protection, and profit from their valuable intellectual property in diverse market worldwide
• Formulates legal strategies and analytical responses to clients and acting as the primary point of contact for TMT clients
• Drafts, reviews, and finalizes technology related contracts such as consulting services, IT products, software and data processing along with data privacy
• Performs legal research when and as necessary to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue/case

Client Development and Managing Work and Relationships

• Promotes the firm’s business development on telecom, media and technology sector (TMT)
• Regularly publishes articles and makes presentations that increase the firm’s visibility and result in new business
• Participates in crafting proposals and pitching for new business from current or prospective clients
• Identifies and participates in relevant conferences as agreed by partners/department heads
• Takes full ownership of work with minimal oversight from partners
• Effectively and efficiently manages projects and matters well

Administrative Tasks

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

Specifications

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities work effectively
• Persuasive, articulate and confident discussing legal issues, transactions and strategies
• Effectively and persuasively presents the client’s position and represents the client’s interests
• Able to apply legal principles and draw on experience to develop strategies and solve problems that add real value for clients
• Demonstrate excellent legal and business judgment that inspires client’s confidence
• Excellent written and spoken skills in both Thai and English and ability to present information, including complex legal issues, clearly and concisely
• Take full ownership of work with minimal oversight from partners. Demonstrates true commitment to achieving positive matter outcomes

Experience

• 6+ years working experience in TMT legal matters, e.g. software contracts, data compliance, big data business, cyber security, telecommunication, cloud computing, SaaS, e-commerce, e-payment services, software licensing, outsourcing, and supply agreements
• Strong transactional experience in digital, consulting, system integration, and/or outsourcing areas
• Experience of negotiating and drafting technology-based agreement
• Experience in advising clients on a wide range of matters including complex commercial agreements, technology outsourcing and software development contracts, and tech-focused acquisitions and disposals
• Experience of advising large, complex, and long-term projects would be a distinct advantage

Knowledge

• Knowledge of general corporate matters, corporate governance, data sharing and technology and licensing transactions (including software as a service and managed services)

Attitudes & Behaviors

• Proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships
• Strong consultant mindset, including a responsive, flexible and adaptable outlook and approach
• Resilient, autonomous and highly credible, with strong business acumen and exemplary client service ethic and commitment

Please send the CV to:  [email protected]