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Sasivanus (Silva) Hasdintra Na Ayudhaya
Chatuchak
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Summary
Thai legal professional with strong experience supporting multinational business operations through commercial contract drafting, legal risk assessment, corporate governance support, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional legal advisory. Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in Thai, English, and Chinese, and in providing clear, practical legal advice to both local and overseas stakeholders. Experienced in coordinating with business, procurement, HR, finance, operations, external counsel, and regional legal teams across Thailand–China matters, while using English as a key working language for legal documentation, business communication, and cross-border coordination. Known for structured legal analysis, clear multilingual communication, and pragmatic advice in fast-paced international business environments.
Overview
3
3
Language
13
13
years of professional experience
Skills
- Contract law
- Persuasive Communicator
- Legal analysis
- Contract drafting
- Innate Leadership ability
- Fast learner and adaptable
- Analytical
- Outstanding public speaker
Languages
Thai
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced
C1
Work History
Legal Manager, Thailand
Tharmotek (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Bangkok
12.2025 - Current
- Serve as the sole Thailand-based in-house legal counsel responsible for providing end-to-end legal support for Thailand operations, working closely with China HQ legal teams, management, and cross-functional business units.
- Act as the primary legal advisor for Thailand business operations, providing practical legal advice on commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, employment matters, data protection, licensing issues, BOI/industrial estate matters, and corporate approval processes.
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial and corporate documents in Thai, English, and Chinese, including procurement agreements, service agreements, lease agreements, software/IT-related agreements, logistics agreements, data protection documents, authorization documents, board/shareholder resolutions, and internal legal memoranda.
- Advise management and business teams on contractual risk allocation, payment terms, liability exposure, termination rights, warranties, indemnities, dispute resolution, confidentiality, personal data protection, intellectual property, and compliance with Thai laws and group policies.
- Lead cross-border legal coordination between Thailand operations and China HQ/legal teams by translating local legal requirements into practical business recommendations and ensuring that contracts, approvals, and corporate documentation align with Thai legal requirements and internal governance standards.
- Review bilingual and trilingual contract documents, identify inconsistencies between Thai, English, and Chinese versions, and propose revised wording to reduce interpretation risk and improve enforceability.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, contract comments, risk assessments, and bilingual legal summaries on Thai corporate law, employment law, PDPA, tax-related contract issues, industrial estate/BOI matters, licensing requirements, authorization matters, and other regulatory topics relevant to business operations.
- Lead legal support for corporate governance matters, including preparation and review of board/shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes, authorization documents, signatory authority issues, corporate approvals, and internal reporting documents.
- Advise on personal data protection and cross-border data transfer matters, including PDPA-related contract clauses, data processing purposes, onward transfer restrictions, breach notification requirements, and coordination with overseas stakeholders on privacy-related documentation.
- Lead legal support relating to BOI promotion, industrial estate matters, factory-operation requirements, licensing, regulatory permits, and other government-related matters by reviewing legal requirements, coordinating with relevant departments, and preparing legal input for management decision-making.
- Support implementation of internal compliance policies, regulatory compliance initiatives, legal risk management, internal control procedures, and group governance requirements across Thailand operations.
- Coordinate with external counsel, internal departments, government-related stakeholders, auditors, and overseas legal teams to support contract execution, regulatory clarification, corporate documentation, and cross-functional legal projects.
Partner
Sappuris Law Firm
Bangkok, Thailand
06.2021 - 12.2025
- Provide legal counsel on regulatory compliance and corporate expansion strategies.
- Negotiate high-stakes settlements, reducing financial risks for clients.
- Interpret and translate legal documents and contracts for international transactions.
- Support foreign clients with immigration processes and cross-border business operations.
- Assist law enforcement agencies with investigative procedures involving Chinese-speaking individuals.
Legal Manager & Interpreter
Chiewlan Multiservices
Bangkok, Thailand
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Draft and negotiate contracts, including purchasing, rental, and labor agreements.
- Advise clients on legal matters and ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Mediate disputes and provide risk management strategies to minimize legal liabilities.
- Collaborate with executives to implement corporate governance best practices.
- Manage departmental budgets and optimize legal spending.
Legal Manager
DIY E-commerce
Bangkok, Thailand
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensured compliance with e-commerce regulations and data privacy laws.
- Drafted legal documents, including partnership agreements and vendor contracts.
- Provided legal consultation on consumer protection and intellectual property issues.
Legal Manager
Senna Labs (IT Consultant)
Bangkok, Thailand
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Advised on technology-related legal matters, including software licensing and cybersecurity policies.
- Reviewed and negotiated service agreements for IT solutions.
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance in digital transactions.
Legal Officer
The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO)
Bangkok, Thailand
10.2013 - 01.2020
- Drafted and reviewed legal contracts in Thai and English for procurement.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided legal support in the development and execution of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborative arrangements.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Successfully represented the company in administrative hearings before regulatory agencies, securing favorable outcomes in contested proceedings.
- Negotiated settlements and represented the organization in dispute resolution processes.
- Managed and supervised a team of legal in the development of compliance-focused applications.
Timeline
Legal Manager, Thailand
Tharmotek (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
12.2025 - Current
Legal Manager & Interpreter
Chiewlan Multiservices
06.2024 - 07.2025
Partner
Sappuris Law Firm
06.2021 - 12.2025
Legal Manager
DIY E-commerce
04.2020 - 05.2021
Legal Manager
Senna Labs (IT Consultant)
02.2020 - 03.2020
Legal Officer
The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO)
10.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Laws -
Thammasat University
Work Availability
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Education
Bachelor of Laws -
Thammasat University