Associate, Dispute Resolution

• Handle all aspects of commercial and criminal litigation, arbitration, and other case assignments from case inception to completion.
• Provide written and verbal legal advice to clients.
• Interact with government officials and police.
• Analyze case facts and legal issues to determine legal strategies and maximize a successful outcome for clients.
• Prepare pleadings, petitions, and other court submissions.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions.
• Conduct negotiations.
• Argue and present cases before the courts in all phases of litigation, including pre-trial hearings and trials.
• Interview, select, and prepare witnesses and witness testimonies for trials and hearings.
• Conduct direct and cross-examination and oral arguments in proceedings.
• Prepare appeals.
• Draft agreements, including settlement agreements.

• Take initiative in designing and implementing business development and marketing plans for Dispute Resolution practice group for Thailand office and the firm's overseas offices in the region.
• Regularly publish articles and give presentations that increase the firm's visibility, which results in new business opportunities.
• Participate in crafting proposals and pitch for new business from current or prospective clients.
• Identify and participate in relevant conferences as agreed partner(s)/department heads.
• Take full ownership of work with minimal oversight from partner(s).
• Effectively and efficiently manage projects and matters well.

• Manage other administrative tasks in professional and timely manners such as time recording, invoicing, billing and chasing aged-debt, matter opening, conflicts of interest, etc.

• Qualified Thai lawyer with exceptional academic background.
• At least 5 years of work experience as a litigator in Thailand, working on a variety of litigation and arbitration matters.

• Communication skills - have excellent written and spoken skills in both Thai and English.
• Organizational skills - be able to effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
• Persuasion skills - be able to confidently persuade, articulate, and discuss legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
• Legal mindset - be able to apply legal principles and draw on experience to develop legal strategies and solve legal problems.
• Service mindset - demonstrate true commitment in achieving positive matter outcomes for clients and be able to build and maintain client relationships.
• Commercial thinking - possess strong business acumen, keep up to date with market trends, and be able to identify business opportunities for the firm.

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