Department: Legal
Job Location: Head Office, Pakin Building – Ratchadapisek Road
Report to: Finance Director

Job Responsibilities

Legal Manager reports to Finance Director and be assigned to provide strategic legal expertise and advice to various of business units and ensure the company group’s activities are compliant with international and national laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include providing advice and pragmatic solutions to preempt and address legal challenges unique to the company, conducting thorough risk assessments, managing compliance audits, and implementing effective legal strategies. Acting as a business partner and working with stakeholders from all levels, including the APAC regional team. The role will help those seeking to develop leadership and project management skills to lead legal and compliance initiatives and interact cross-functionally, enhancing both legal acumen and managerial expertise.

Core Legal Advice

Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and providing professional legal advice on critical business matters.
Drafting and reviewing contracts to meet business requirements and Group/APAC policies.
Identifying and mitigating potential legal risks to protect business interests and management from liability.
Managing legal disputes and the Legal Report.

Intellectual Property Rights

Protecting and enforcing IP rights, including managing contentious issues and litigations.
Renewing existing IP registrations and submitting new IPs as needed.

Labor Law

Advising HR on labor law, reviewing employment contracts, and managing disputes with employees.

Compliance

Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Knauf Group/APAC policies.
Leading the implementation of compliance programs, including but not limited to data privacy, anti-trust, anti-bribery, and sanctions.
Establishing and maintaining local Compliance related procedures and processes tailored to the company’s businesses and operations.
Conducting regular reviews and audits to assess compliance with internal policies and external regulations, to identify gaps and areas for improvement
Preparing reports to the APAC team on legal and compliance developments.

Service Sharing and Support

Supporting legal and IP matters for Thailand entities and assisting with partner agreements and ad-hoc legal projects.
Managing company registration, director changes, and meeting minutes for Gypsum Business Units to ensure compliance with relevant laws.