Legal Counsel cum Company Secretary

Job description

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Vogue Eyewear, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut and LensCrafters, and leading e-commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn! Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and bring your unique perspective to our Team? ​ Craft your career with innovation leaders. Here, we nurture talent and creativity, empowering you to reach heights in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Your role We are looking for a Legal Counsel cum Company Secretary (licensed lawyer or paralegal in Thailand) with experience in corporate law, governance, and company secretarial matters. Main Responsibilities: BOD Policies & Compliance - implementation of Legal & Compliance policies and procedures of the above indicated companies , for its subsidiaries and branches , such as data privacy, ABC and AML, Know your Customer, compliance checks, Conflict of Interest policies and procedures etc . , assist the Asia Compliance Director – e . g . provide training sessions to local employees on Compliance and Legal themes and policies , assist audit and HR teams and other with investigations, the latter when required; BOD Systems and Reports - insert corporate and contracts documents into legal files and systems ( electronic and physical ) required by the above indicated companies , as well as provide the monthly litigation and other reports required and related provisions; Corporate Governance & Compliance - a dvising directors on duties, ensuring compliance with company law ( e . g . , MOT ) , and maintaining statutory registers ; Board Support - o rganizing Board and Annual General Meetings ( AGMs ) , setting agendas, and recording accurate minutes ; Regulatory Liaison - a cting as the primary point of contact for shareholders and regulatory authorities alongside head of Legal ; Document Management - maintaining the company’s constitution, corporate records, and handling share transfers; and Administrative Oversight - managing the company seal and executing shareholders / board resolutions. Main Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) Qualified lawyer in Thailand with valid Bar Association registration is preferred Company Secretary certification (or relevant experience supporting PLCs) is an advantage At least 5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law Exposure to company secretarial work, corporate governance, and statutory compliance Experience supporting Board of Directors (BOD), shareholder matters, AGM/EGM preparation is an advantage Background in joint ventures (JVs) or multinational environments is preferred but not mandatory Experience in contract drafting and review (commercial/service agreements) Knowledge of Thai corporate and commercial laws Clear and professional communication skills (both Thai and English, including legal terminology) Recruiting process Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.​ Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​ We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.