T&T Specialist - Legal Counsel for A&A and T&L - TH

About the Role

Service Line / Portfolios: Quality, Risk & Regulatory
Location: Bangkok, TH
Work arrangement: onsite, full time

We seek a technically solid Legal Specialist who can work independently while functioning well with a team. In this role you will cover the SEA region while being based in your local country of residence and report directly to the head of the legal team in Singapore. You will play an important part in dealing with contractual and legal risk across the Audit & Assurance and Tax & Legal business units in SEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support negotiations in a broad range of commercial contracts with internal and external clients and suppliers, such as regional and global engagement arrangements, confidentiality agreements, referrals, teaming and sub-contracting arrangements, and tenders
• Support the legal and risk teams in advising on, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vanilla, novel and complex commercial matters in a fast-paced environment
• Assist in the creation, implementation and maintenance of legal policies, guidelines and templates
• Remain updated on legal developments that affect or potentially affect Deloitte’s businesses and continue to develop best practices tailored to Deloitte’s business needs
• Develop diverse, high-performing people and teams through meaningful development opportunities and collaborate effectively to build productive relationships and networks
• Understand and lead the execution of key objectives and priorities for internal and external stakeholders, align teams to priorities and make informed decisions that enhance quality of outcomes
• Influence stakeholders and lead with integrity to deliver superior value and high-quality results

Qualifications

• A recognized law degree from an established university, and qualified in Thailand and/or a Commonwealth jurisdiction
• At least 3–5 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or a good in-house legal team, preferably with a focus on contracts and broad commercial work
• Prior experience in professional services or IT industries is desirable
• Fluency in English and Thai, including proficiency in reviewing and drafting legal documents in both languages is mandatory
• Good understanding of risk management and commercial practices
• Ability to engage confidently and effectively with people across different seniorities, expertise, roles and cultures

Additional Information

Due to volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.