Title:  Legal Counsel (Group)

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a motivated and passionate colleague to join our Group Legal team on a Fixed Term Contract. In this position you will be based  in our Bangkok office and will be responsible for providing sound legal expertise on our journey to drive business success.

General Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate commercial contracts for the Group’s Business Units Performance Materials and Technology globally
• Advise the Business on corporate/commercial/intellectual property (IP)/competition/labor/M&A/anti-trust laws, etc.
• Manage litigations/arbitrations, in cooperation with external legal counsels and represent the Group in legal proceedings to ensure DKSH's interests are well protected
• Investigate, prepare reports and highlight legal risks to the relevant stakeholders; provide recommendations as to how DKSH adequately mitigate legal risks
• Manage and execute Group/regional legal projects (including the drafting/implementation of new standard operating procedures, guidelines and manuals)
• Support the development of legal trainings to the Business Units Performance Materials and Technology
• Perform other ad hoc matters for the Legal function

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of, contract and commercial law, corporate law, antitrust and intellectual property law with in-depth experience in distribution and agency contracts as an advantage
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English
• Efficient, proactive, systematic and well organized, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously, attentive to detail, trustworthy and sensitive to other cultures
• Pronounced sense of adherence to quality even in hectic situations
• Demonstrate ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
• Based in our office in Bangkok

Education

• Bachelor's degree in law or higher.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in private practice or in-house legal department of multinational corporation
• Immediately available is preferred

Why It’s Great to Work at DKSH

Join a purpose-driven company and help enrich people’s lives every day. We provide reliable access to high-quality products and services, like COVID-19 vaccines, and create sustainable value for all our stakeholders, generate jobs, and give back to society. Founded nearly 160 years ago in Asia by three Swiss traders, DKSH still maintains the same entrepreneurial mindset. Be part of our diverse team of more than 33,000 people working in 37 markets across the globe. You will learn and develop both professionally and personally in a modern environment offering hybrid work arrangements. Come and meet our energetic, passionate, and purposeful team and be part of something big.