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SVP – Legal Counsel

atGulf Energy Development PCL

Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic SVP – Legal Counsel with strong litigation expertise to lead and manage dispute-related legal matters across a dynamic, multi-sector conglomerate. The role includes oversight of high-stakes litigation, regulatory actions, and enforcement proceedings, while providing strategic legal advice to support business objectives across telecommunications, digital services, M&A, and other commercial activities. The ideal candidate will possess deep litigation expertise, sound business judgment, and a proactive approach to risk management and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead complex litigation and dispute resolution across all forums, including investigations, courts (civil, criminal, and administrative), arbitration, and enforcement.
• Advise management on litigation strategy, case assessments, and potential legal exposures.
• Report legal updates and case developments regularly to management
• Provide high-level strategic advice to management on business-critical legal matters, including industry-related regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and implement legal strategies that support the company’s commercial objectives to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
• Coordinate with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders to ensure proactive legal risk management and regulatory alignment.
• Provide support on contractual drafting and negotiations.
• Advise on high-stakes corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and capital market activities.

Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.) from a reputable Thai or international university
• Thai Bar Association certification (เนติบัณฑิตไทย)
• Licensed to practice law in Thailand (ใบอนุญาตว่าความ)
• Minimum of 15–20 years of progressive legal experience, ideally from top-tier law firms
and/or in-house counsel roles in telecom, digital, or related industries
• Proven experience in litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong understanding of telecommunications law, digital business regulations, M&A,
business and commercial law
• Excellent command of Thai and English, both written and spoken.

Experience required
  • any or no experience
Salary
  • Negotiable
Job function
  • Legal
  • Consultant
Job type
  • Full-time

Company overview

Size:1000-2000 employees
Industry:Energy / Power / Water
Location:Bangkok
Website:www.gulf.co.th
Founded in:1995
Ranking:5/5

GULF is a holding company that invests in a portfolio of conventional and renewable power generation and distribution businesses, as well as natural gas supply and distribution, infrastructure development projects, and digital business. ​

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Head office: 87 M Thai Tower, 11 th Fl., All Seasons Place, Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
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