Legal Manager

This leading automotive company is looking for a legal manager who will be responsible for all legal matters.

Your new company

This company is a fast-growing international automotive company specialising in smart and sustainable mobility solutions. With a focus on electric vehicles (EVs) and intelligent driving technologies, we are committed to delivering innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction in the Thai automotive market.

Your new role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Manager to oversee all legal and regulatory matters for our operations in Thailand. This role is essential in ensuring legal compliance, managing risks, and supporting strategic initiatives, including dealership agreements, EV regulations, and cross-border transactions.
  • Provides legal counsel on corporate, commercial, labour, and regulatory matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including dealership agreements, vendor contracts, and service-level agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with Thai laws and automotive industry regulations, especially those related to EVs and consumer protection.
  • Support licencing, product registration, and regulatory filings with relevant Thai authorities.
  • Manage legal risks and advise on dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration.
  • Liaise with external legal counsel and government agencies as needed.
  • Monitor legal developments and assess their impact on business operations.
  • Conduct internal legal training and promote legal awareness across departments.
  • Assist with corporate governance, board resolutions, and company secretarial duties.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law
  • Hold lawyer's licence
  • Minimum 5–7 years of legal experience, preferably in the automotive, manufacturing, or multinational sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of Thai commercial, corporate, and labour law.
  • Cross-border legal matters are a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills in Thai and English (Chinese proficiency is an advantage).
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salaries
  • An opportunity in a global company
  • Employee benefits include provident fund options, annual leave, and bonus incentives.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact
suporntip.hatthakaroon@hays.co.th for a confidential discussion about your career.
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Automotive
Location
Bangkok - Lumphini
Specialism
Legal
Pay
Annual leave, Performance bonus, Provident fund
Ref:
1276688
Closing date
31 Jul 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Suporntip Hatthakaroon, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Bangkok
No. 8 T-One Building, 22nd Floor, Unit 2202,, Soi Sukhumvit 40, Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong Sub-district,

Telephone: 0638246969

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