DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: “One Region. One Firm”.DFDL has 12 offices including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients’ business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:
Anti-Trust and Competition
Aviation and Logistics
Banking and Finance
Compliance and Investigations
Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
Dispute Resolution
Employment
Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
Investment Funds
Real Estate and Hospitality
Restructuring
Tax and Transfer Pricing
Technology, Media and Telecoms
PositionWe are currently looking to recruit a qualified candidate to join our Bangkok office as a Junior Legal Adviser.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.Reports to: Managing Director, DFDL Thailand PartnersKey external relationships: ClientsKey internal relationships: Partners, Managing DirectorNumber of hiring: 01Position type: Full time: Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 18.00 p.m.Location: Bangkok, ThailandJob DescriptionAs a Junior Legal Adviser, you are expected to undertake the following activities and tasks:
Provide legal advice regarding M&A, corporate and commercial issues, including in respect of investments into Thailand. This may include due diligence, research, drafting and negotiating transactional agreements and liaising directly with clients.
Conduct legal research on various subjects.
Coordinate with the government authorities and communicate with team and client on updating progress of works.
Provide general legal assistance to other lawyers in the office and other tasks reasonably associated with the foregoing.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree of laws (LL.B.) or a Master of laws (LL.M.)
1-4 years of experience with international law firm or multinational company
Proficient in both spoken and written Thai and English.
Strong practical knowledge of the Thai legal system
Able to work under pressure and time constraint
Be enthusiastic person and effective team member
Position will be based in Bangkok and may require occasional travel up-country.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially, being reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and Human Resources team.Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
