Legal Counsel

About

Midea Group is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. We strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion and partnership with our teams.

We are seeking a talented, business-oriented legal counsel to join Thailand Legal team. In this position, you will bring focus to general corporate, employment, commercial operation, compliance and risk management in Thailand.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as key business partners to local business to provide legal support, identify and mitigate legal risks on a broad range of issues including corporate transactions, general corporate matters, employment, procurement, sales, distribution agreements, litigation, compliance and risk management.
• Responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Provide support to Midea's growing operations, including manufacture and sales in Thailand
• Provide guidance and counsel to local management teams on matters pertaining to commerce, employment, and regulatory affairs.
• Collaborate with Midea's subject matter experts (SMEs), utilizing their specialized knowledge and expertise to effectively oversee and handle litigation matters.
• In addition, it further encompasses the management of the product safety and regulatory compliance matters.

Key Requirements

• Law degree and license to practice law in Thailand
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification and corporate and/or commercial experience at a reputable law firm, in-house position at a multinational, or a combination thereof
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with various stakeholders
• Strong contact drafting, negotiation and corporate registration skills
• Enjoy interacting with people, strong analytic, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills, sound judgement even in ambiguous situations
• Flexibility to work in an international and fast-paced environment, able to meet tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English required