Legal Counsel

Are you ready to continue your career as the primary source of legal counsel and support for the Country organization of a global company in Thailand?

The DSV group, headquartered in Denmark, is one of the biggest transport and logistics companies in the world, with more than 75.000 dedicated employees. We are now looking to expand our team with a new in-house Legal Counsel.

You will join a global and determined group driven forward by the desire to grow. The tone of DSV as a company is informal and decision-making procedures are short. You will be part of a dynamic group, which is characterized by dedication and experience.

Your position will be within Group Legal, with reference to the Assistant General Counsel – APAC and Indian Subcontinent, and you will be the first local point of contact for all material legal queries and matters pertaining to the businesses of DSV in Thailand.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting local management and business/sales teams with legal advice and assistance on material legal matters pertaining to the freight forwarding and logistics industries, as well as in ensuring compliance with applicable law and DSV Group policies;
• Reviewing and negotiating of customer/commercial contracts and/or contractual terms (e.g. in respect of tenders) in accordance with DSV Group policies, and assisting local business/sales personnel in the liaison with Group Legal, Insurance, and other Group entities in respect of the terms and conditions of such contracts/contractual terms, as required;
• Corporate law matters, including preparation and maintenance of the articles of association and rules of procedure for the local companies in accordance with global corporate practice and local regulatory requirements, assistance in the management of annual shareholder meetings and general corporate regulatory housekeeping;
• Providing legal support and counsel regarding material claims and/or litigation and reporting to and liaising with DSV Group Legal in respect of such claims/litigation;
• Engaging and instructing external legal counsel, as necessary (including but not limited to in respect of material claims/litigation), in coordination with local, regional and divisional management, together with Group Legal
• Dealings with local authorities (including but not limited to customs and police authorities) on matters of material legal and regulatory importance, as necessary;
• Monitoring of and advising upon changes in industry-applicable local legislation/regulations; and
• Providing regular internal reporting on legal and claims/litigation matters.

• be a fully qualified lawyer/solicitor in Thailand;
• have at least 5 years’ working experience as in-house legal counsel or attorney in private practice with a reputable law firm, preferably in the areas of general corporate law, regulatory compliance and commercial contracts/transactions;
• have excellent business/legal level language ability in English;
• ideally, have knowledge of, and experience with, the transportation, freight forwarding and logistics industry.

• have a strong personality to stand your ground;
• are able to work independently, as part of a global/regional team;
• are able to confidently advise and work with colleagues at all levels of regional and country management and business organization, as well as the DSV global structure;
• have a professional demeanour and good negotiating skills; and
• have a highly structured approach to work, attention to detail and a focus on quality as well as deadlines.

• Annual leave 12 days / year
• Car allowance
• Group insurance (IPD, OPD & Dental)
• กองทุนสำรองเลี้ยงชีพ
• การฝึกอบรมและพัฒนาพนักงาน
• ค่ายินดีมงคลสมรส
• ค่าโทรศัพท์
• ทำงานสัปดาห์ละ 5 วัน
• ประกันสังคม
• ประกันอุบัติเหตุ
• ลาบวช
• เครื่องแบบพนักงาน, ชุดยูนิฟอร์ม
• เงินช่วยเหลือฌาปนกิจ
• เที่ยวประจำปี หรือเลี้ยงประจำปี
• โบนัสตามผลงาน/ผลประกอบการ
• โบนัสประจำปี 1 เดือน