Legal Adviser

DFDL is a leading international law firm specialized in emerging markets with regional legal, tax and advisory investment expertise developed throughout the Mekong region (Cambodia, the Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam), Bangladesh, and Singapore and a dedicated focus on South and Southeast Asia, and beyond.

With a team of over 140 local and foreign lawyers and advisers in ten offices in Asia, and three collaborating firms in Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines, we provide unique value propositions and innovative solutions to our clients, with a particular focus on:

Banking and Finance
Corporate
Mergers and Acquisitions
Energy, Mining and Infrastructure
Real Estate and Construction
Employment
Taxation
Position

We are currently looking to recruit a qualified candidate to join our Bangkok office as a Legal Adviser.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to:

Managing Director, DFDL Thailand Partners and Project Managers

Key external relationships:

Clients

Key internal relationships:

Partners, Directors, Senior Managers and other staffs

Number of hiring:

01

Salary range:

Competitive commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position type:

Full time: Monday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 18.00 p.m.

Location:

Bangkok, Thailand

Job Description

As Legal Advisers, you are expected to undertake the following activities and tasks:

Report to and take instruction from Partners and any supervising adviser;
Provide legal advice exclusively on behalf of the Company and to clients of the Company;
Participate in knowledge management, professional development, and Company administrative activities as requested; and
Undertake other duties as may be required of you from time to time.
Requirements

Essential skills amp; experience:

Bachelor degree of laws (LL.B.) and preferably a Master of laws (LL.M.)
1-3 years of experience with international law firm or multinational company
Proficient in both spoken and written English
Strong practical knowledge of the Thai legal system
Able to work under pressure and time constraint
Be enthusiastic person and effective team member
Position will be based in Bangkok and may require occasional travel up-country