VP of Legal

What you’ll do:

IPO & Corporate Governance

• Lead the company’s legal strategy for IPO preparation, ensuring compliance with listing requirements in relevant markets (e.g. SET, or NASDAQ if applicable).
• Advise the executive team and Board on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Oversee equity structuring, shareholder agreements, and public company reporting obligations.
• Manage legal due diligence, liaising with external counsel, regulators, and investment banks.

Corporate & Commercial Legal Affairs

• Provide expert legal counsel on corporate law matters in Thailand and Singapore, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key commercial contracts, including partnerships, vendor agreements, and customer agreements.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance across business operations.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate legal risks related to corporate transactions, data privacy, employment law, and intellectual property.
• Lead internal legal compliance initiatives, including Bank of Thailand regulations, Anti Money Laundering, data protection (PDPA, GDPR), and other related regulations.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, HR, and product teams to align legal policies with business objectives.

Leadership & External Engagement

• Build and lead the legal team, ensuring high performance and strategic alignment with business goals.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies in Thailand and Singapore.
• Represent the company in negotiations, disputes, and regulatory discussions as needed.

What you’ll need:

• 10+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in corporate law, capital markets, and commercial contracts.
• Experience in IPO preparation, corporate governance, and securities law compliance in Singapore and/or Thailand. Prior experience in publicly listed companies or working with regulatory bodies is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of TH and SG legal frameworks, including corporate structuring, foreign investment regulations, and commercial laws. Familiarity with M&A, data privacy laws, and fintech/e-commerce regulations is considered an advantage.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements in a tech-driven environment.
• Experience managing legal risk in high-growth, multinational companies.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to advise C-level executives and board members.
• Law degree (LL.B or equivalent) with admission to practice in Thailand, Singapore, or a common law jurisdiction.
• Fluency in English. Thai is preferred but not required.