Associate, TMT

• Assist clients from technology industry such as media/OTT companies, telecommunications companies, e-payment and fintech companies, platforms/marketplaces, etc. on relevant matters.
• Advise clients on legal responsibilities regarding compliance with national and sectoral privacy laws and cybersecurity laws.
• Draft, review, and finalize technology related contracts and agreements such as consulting services, IT products, software licensing, service agreement for system implementer and software development.
• Advise and assist clients with importation, use, and deployment of hardware, telecommunications or payment equipment, digital infrastructure, and provision of e-commerce or e-payment services.
• Advise on complex legal issues related to technology, including but not limited to incident responses and international data transfer.
• Formulate legal strategies, provide legal opinions and analytical responses to clients, and act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Perform other assigned legal work in corporate and commercial areas.

• Take initiative in designing and implementing business development and marketing plans for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice group for Thailand office and the firm's overseas offices in the region.
• Regularly publish articles and give presentations that increase the firm's visibility, which results in new business opportunities.
• Participate in relevant conferences as agreed partner(s)/department heads.
• Take full ownership of work with minimal oversight from partner(s).
• Effectively and efficiently manage projects and matters well.

• At least 2-3 years of experience in assisting clients from technology industry with corporate and/or commercial legal work.
• Experience in conducting legal research and drawing legal conclusions.

• Communication skills - have excellent written and spoken skills in both Thai and English.
• Organizational skills - be able to effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.
• Persuasion skills - be able to confidently persuade, articulate, and discuss legal issues, transactions, and strategies.
• Legal mindset - be able to apply legal principles and draw on experience to develop legal strategies and solve legal problems.
• Service mindset - demonstrate true commitment in achieving positive matter outcomes for clients and be able to build and maintain client relationships.
• Commercial thinking - possess strong business acumen, keep up to date with market trends, and be able to identify business opportunities for the firm.

Tilleke & Gibbins