Legal Manager

WHA Group is Thailand’s leader in fully-integrated logistics and industrial facilities solutions.

WHA Group was created in 2003 to answer the strong demand for factory and warehousing solutions at a time when more and more investments were coming into the country, boosting the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Many of these companies were looking for cost-efficient solutions for their operations, and WHA Group accompanied many of them as they grew and expanded, becoming anchors in their respective fields. Today, the number of clients has grown exponentially and the services offered have evolved and diversified, transforming WHA Group into a world-class developer of fully integrated logistics and industrial facilities.

Website: https://www.whavietnam.com , https://www.wha-group.com

Job Description

Report to: Head of Legal and Compliance Department

1. Compliance - Develop and monitor Company's compliance programs:

• Ensuring compliance with requirements and commitments of relevant agreements, certificates and permits (Investment Agreement, IRC, ERC, and others)
• Guarding against all legal risks
• Ensuring effective dispute resolution

2. Business legal affairs related to WHA Group business activities:

• Lead all aspects of contracting process and drafting of legal documents (drafting, negotiation, review)
• Research legal issues related to Company's operations and Business Development activities (greenfield, JV, M&A, …)
• Provide legal guidance to Company to anticipate and prevent legal problems
• Ensure legality of business plans, policies and procedures with regular reviews of publicly distributed information

3. Corporate/Extended affairs:

• Lead IRC application process for new Phases, ERC required amendments, any new or additional certificates / permits
• Participate in legal actions, interact with regulatory agencies and hire/manage outside counsel when necessary
• Build relationships with relevant governmental bodies to keep abreast of legal developments and put forward Company's position
• Manage the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including copyrights and patents.

4. Organization:

• Build organization/ hire team members
• Lead and manage junior members.