Legal Manager

Position Purpose The Legal Manager supports the Chief Legal Officer in managing legal, contractual, and corporate governance matters across Nova Empire Group and Prodigy Group's multi-sector portfolio. The role is responsible for contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, corporate governance support, and dispute-risk management, exercising independent legal judgment on matters referred by the CLO and escalating material issues as required. Key Responsibilities 1. Contract Drafting & Negotiation • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (EPCC, O&M, MSAs, NDAs, purchase orders, consulting agreements) across group entities. • Lead redlining and risk analysis on vendor and customer agreements, escalating material issues to the CLO. • Interpret contractual obligations and advise business units on performance and dispute-risk issues. • Maintain and oversee the group-wide contract register, tracking execution dates, key milestones, renewal, and expiry. 2. Corporate Governance & Compliance • Support BOD/EGM documentation, share transfers, capital increases/reductions, and statutory filings (DBD, SET/SEC). • Oversee compliance with PDPA, labor law, BOI regulations, and CAAT requirements across relevant entities. 3. Regulatory & Licensing Matters • Manage BOI privilege compliance, import/export permit matters, and related regulatory correspondence. • Assist in the preparation of board and shareholder meeting materials, proxy forms, and AGM documentation. • Liaise with BOI, DBD, SET/SEC, CAAT, and other regulators on filings, applications, and inquiries under the CLO's direction. 4. Dispute & Litigation Support • Coordinate with external counsel on litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. • Prepare legal notices, demand letters, and settlement documentation under CLO direction. 5. Transactional & Advisory Support • Support M&A, due diligence, and closing documentation for corporate transactions. • Provide legal advisory to HR, finance, and operations on employment, procurement, and commercial matters. 6. Team & Docket Management • Supervise Legal Assistant(s) and coordinate workflow across the legal docket. • Report on the group-wide contract register and statutory deadline tracker to the CLO. Qualifications & Experience Essential • Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.); Thai Bar license preferred. • Minimum 5–8 years' post-qualification experience, in-house or law firm, in corporate/commercial transactional work. • Working knowledge of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code, Public Limited Companies Act, Labour Protection Act, and PDPA. • Fluent Thai; strong professional English drafting and correspondence skills. Preferred • Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior legal staff within a legal or company secretarial function. • Sector exposure to energy, real estate, aviation, or maritime industries; BOI or CAAT regulatory experience. • Company secretarial experience in a listed company or multi-entity group environment. Key Competencies • Sound legal judgment balancing risk management with commercial objectives • Strong drafting and negotiation skills • Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters • Collaborative working style within a fast-paced, multi-sector group • Professional communication — written and oral, Thai and English