Regional Legal Counsel

A leading international mechanical engineering company is looking for a Regional Legal Counsel.

Your new company

A leading international mechanical engineering company headquartered in Germany, specialising in filling systems and packaging machines for the beverage industry, is currently seeking a skilled and proactive Regional Legal Counsel. This is a strategic legal role supporting international operations and compliance across the Asia/Pacific region.

Your new role

  • Draft, revise, and negotiate international master agreements and project contracts with global customers.
  • Resolve legal issues related to international trade, commercial, and contract law.
  • Provide legal expertise for international engineering and service projects.
  • Support regional subsidiaries on corporate and contract law matters.
  • Optimise risk management and contract controlling processes.
  • Assist with conceptual claim management and legal strategy development.
  • Advise sales and project managers on legal aspects of projects.
  • Deliver legal training to employees across disciplines.
  • Act as the local point of contact for Compliance, Data Protection, and Information Security.
  • Collaborate with central departments to implement and enforce related policies.
  • Report to the Head of Legal Affairs in Germany and work under the local company’s disciplinary authority.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Graduated from a Bachelor of law or higher.
  • Experience in the legal department of an industrial company, with expertise in contract review and negotiation.
  • Fluent in business English.
  • Proficient in MS Office and open to using digital tools.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.
  • Excellent communication, persuasion, and structured working skills.

What you'll get in return

  • A competitive remuneration package.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment.
  • Exposure to global legal operations and strategic projects.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • A collaborative and multicultural workplace.

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
Legal
Location
Bangkok - Lumphini
Specialism
Legal
Pay
Variable bonus, Annual leave, Provident fund
Ref:
1278955
Closing date
30 Sep 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: +66638246969

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