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Legal Manager

AT Diageo
Diageo

Legal Manager

Bangkok, Thailand

About Us

Diageo Moet Hennessy Thailand (DMHT) is a leading international premium alcohol business in Thailand. Our strong brands include Johnnie Walker, Hennessy, Smirnoff, Moet & Chandon, Captain Morgan, Bailey's Irish Cream, and Tanqueray.

Since our establishment in 1983, Diageo Moet Hennessy (Thailand) Limited has come a long way. With our operational focus on delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction, we have become the prominent market leader in premium, deluxe and super deluxe drinks. Our extraordinary people, with their courage and determination, have made our journey a successful one.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's individual passions, commitments and specialist skills. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

About The Role

Business Partnering
  • Ensure the company's operation comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Provide legal advice to business with ability to express legal concepts in clear and practical manner while balancing between legal risk and business objectives.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including commercial, and marketing contracts.
  • Review and approve external facing materials including product labels, communication materials, etc.
  • Cooperate with the Company Secretary and ensure local corporate law compliance.
  • Implement contract/legal document management and manage legal housekeeping (archiving of contracts, minutes of Board Meeting etc.)
  • Act as a key liaison between internal teams and external counsel.


Brand Protection
  • Implement Brand Protection strategy and effectively manage external service providers.
  • Promptly and professionally handle customer/consumer complaints in relation to suspicious illicit products.
  • Establish relationship with external stakeholders and relevant regulatory bodies to influence enforcement and intellectual property protection.
  • Build counterfeit awareness with employees, customers, regulatory bodies, and general public.


Risk Management and Compliance
  • Pro-actively identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks related to business operations.
  • Implement requirements of Legal policies including Antibribery and Corruption, Data Privacy, and Antitrust to minimize risk and enhance compliance.
  • Act as a local Subject Matter Expert of Legal policies to support employees and embed culture of integrity.


About You
  • At least 5 years of relevant legal experience including in FMCG or a highly regulated business.
  • Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiate contracts. Exposures or experience in laws and regulations relevant to Alcoholic Beverage Control, Data Privacy, Antitrust, FCPA and/or UK Anti-Bribery Act is a plus.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Business literacy or a willingness to understand the business context.
  • Strong logical and analytical skills, with the solution-oriented mindset.
  • Fluency in Thai and English (writing and speaking).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team.
  • The confidence and ability to make informed decisions and take ownership of the outcomes.


Diversity Statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.

Client-provided location(s): Bangkok, Thailand
Job ID: Diageo-JR1104124
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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