Role Summary (The Defender & Strategist): To establish, build, and supervise the company's litigation and dispute resolution function from the foundational stage. Lead a strategic shift from external reliance to building a robust in-house legal defense team.

Key Responsibilities

Dispute Strategy & Management (The Case Commander): Formulate end-to-end strategies for all major disputes (civil, criminal, administrative, and arbitration cases). Monitor and manage disputes through each phase of litigation or settlement. Ensure seamless communication between external counsel and internal stakeholders.

Pre-Litigation & Notice Strategy: Intervene early in potential disputes. Draft, review, and strategize critical Notices of Default or legal notices before conflicts escalate. Analyze root causes of disputes to identify systemic risks across the organization.

Commercial Support & Contract Fortification: Act as a critical "sparring partner" to the Commercial Legal and Business teams. Review high-risk contracts during the draft stage to prevent future disputes. Advise on liability minimization in commercial agreements.

External Counsel Management: Evaluate, select, and manage external litigation law firms. Act as the bridge between external litigators and WHA's internal teams. Manage legal budgets for litigation and dispute resolution.

Team & System Building: Establish SOPs for dispute handling, evidence preservation, and litigation reporting. Plan and execute regular training sessions on dispute awareness and prevention.

Qualifications

Education: LL.B. required. Lawyer's License (ใบอนุญาตให้เป็นทนายความ) is mandatory. Thai Barrister-at-Law (เนติบัณฑิต) certification is preferred.

Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of solid litigation and dispute resolution experience.

Background: Extensive background as a Litigator in a reputable law firm. In-house experience in managing corporate disputes is a strong plus. Proven track record in building legal teams or litigation departments from scratch is preferred.