Job Description:
We are looking to hire a Legal Counsel based in our Thailand office to be responsible for:
- Identifying and implementing steps to mitigate potential risks to ensure Shopee's business activities are compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
- Conduct legal assessments and/or support due diligence to assess legal risks for new products, features and/or programs.
- Supervise IP matters surfaced from the Shopee Brand Portal
- Reviewing and responding to correspondence on IP-related matters
- Advising on IP complaints and complaint handling processes
- Commercial contract reviews
Requirements:
The candidate for this position should have at least 8 years of post-qualification experience including at least 3 years of in-house experience, ideally as a generalist covering commercial contracts, IP, litigation and/or general compliance. This role would suit candidates who have a strong interest in the e-commerce industry, take a decisive, proactive and solutions-focused approach to legal issues, and enjoy interacting and collaborating closely with colleagues from both the Legal and Business Teams on a daily basis.