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Associate, TMT

Location :

Thailand

Department :

Legal

POSITION SUMMARY

Areas of Responsibility

Legal Practice

  • Assist clients from technology industry such as media/OTT companies, telecommunications companies, e-payment and fintech companies, platforms/marketplace, etc. on relevant matters.
  • Advise clients on legal responsibilities regarding compliance with privacy laws and cybersecurity laws (both national and sectoral).
  • Draft, review, and finalize technology related contracts and agreements such as consulting services, IT products, software licensing, service agreement for system implementer and software development.
  • Advise and assist clients on importation, use, and deployment of hardware, telecommunications or payment equipment, digital infrastructure, and provision of e-commerce or e-payment services.
  • Advise on complex legal issues related to technology, including but not limited to incident responses and international data transfer.
  • Perform other assigned legal work in corporate and commercial areas.
  • Formulate legal strategies, provide legal opinions and analytical responses to clients, and act as the primary point of contact for clients.

 Client Development and Work and Relationships Management

  • Take initiative in designing and implementing business development and marketing plans for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice group for Thailand office and the firm’s overseas offices in the region.
  • Regularly publish articles and give presentations that increase the firm’s visibility, which results in new business opportunities.
  • Participate in crafting proposals and pitch for new business from current or prospective clients.
  • Identify and participate in relevant conferences as agreed partner(s)/department heads.
  • Take full ownership of work with minimal oversight from partner(s).
  • Effectively and efficiently manage projects and matters well. 

Administrative Tasks

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

 

Specification

Knowledge and Experience

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in assisting clients from technology industry with corporate and/or commercial legal works.
  • Experience in conducting legal research and drawing legal conclusions. 

Skills & Attitudes

  • Communication skills – have excellent written and spoken skills in both Thai and English.
  • Organizational skills – be able to effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
  • Persuasion skills – be able to confidently persuade, articulate, and discuss legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
  • Legal mindset – be able to apply legal principles and draw on experience to develop legal strategies and solve legal problems.
  • Service mindset – demonstrate true commitment in achieving positive matter outcomes for clients and be able to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Commercial thinking – possess strong business acumen, keep up to date with market trends, and be able to identify business opportunities for the firm.

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