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
Position
We are currently looking to recruit a qualified candidate to join our Bangkok office as a Junior Legal Adviser, Real Estate Practice.
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 Partners
Key external relationships: Clients
Key internal relationships: Partners, Managing Director
Number of hiring: 01
Position type: Full time: Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 18.00 p.m.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Job Description
As a Junior Legal Adviser, Real Estate Practice, you are expected to undertake the following activities and tasks:
- Provide legal advice regarding real estate investment laws, establishment of business, business operations and general corporate compliance matters in Thailand along with working with counsel in other jurisdictions in ASEAN on real estate and hospitality laws and regulations.
- Prepare applications and supporting documents for submission to the relevant governmental agencies (Department of Lands, Ministry of Commerce, Board of Investment, Immigration Office and others) with our corporate team.
- Liaise with the relevant governmental agencies for the purpose of preparation of applications and post-submission follow-up, coordination with the team and client regarding application progress.
- Review and comment on contracts, including but not limited to, construction contracts, lease agreements, sale and purchase contracts, hotel management agreements, joint venture agreements, and shareholders’ agreements.
- Research and investigate with governmental agencies on corporate and compliance matters relating to real estate and licensing for real estate business.
- Provide any other general legal assistance to other lawyers and teams and perform other tasks associated with the foregoing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree of laws (LL.B.) (recent graduates welcome)
- Proficient in both spoken and written English (preference given to candidates that submit TOEIC or IELTS Scores)
- Strong practical knowledge of the Thai legal system
- Able to work under pressure and time constraint
- The position will be based in Bangkok and may require occasional travel within Thailand.
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.
