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Siriwat Wattanakool
Head Of Legal (Assistant Legal Manager)
Bangkok,10
Summary
Dynamic and motivated legal professional eager to embrace challenging opportunities within the legal field. Committed to fostering professional growth while enhancing analytical and organizational skills. A strong foundation in legal principles, combined with a passion for problem-solving, ensures a proactive approach to navigating complex legal issues. Prepared to contribute effectively to a team-oriented environment, driving success through diligence and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
16
16
Certifications
Work History
HEAD OF LEGAL (Assistant Legal Manager)
N.C. Housing PCL. and its affiliates
01.2021 - Current
- Determining a legal department strategy and settling a whole execution system in the department in the short and long-term covered the real estate, community management, sports center, health care, and golf club businesses
- Designing a workflow in the legal department and the legal documents and other documents into paperless and E-signature systems
- Drafting, reviewing, and revising a draft of the contract or agreement in both Thai and English to reflex the objective of the business transaction including providing the legal comment to the draft for the business unit and the management consideration
- Coordinating and negotiating for the certificate of approval from the government such as the Land Department, and also trade mark registration at Intellectual Property department
- Consulting a legal opinion as a legal counsel in the PDPA part
- Managing litigation cases and complaints such as civil cases, criminal cases, labor cases, and administrative cases, especially advised the company till won the civil case on servitude of property charge with an approximate valued at THB 140 million in the Appeal court.
- Researching and studying laws and regulations related to real estate development and housing estate under the company’s business
- Offering legal counsel to ensure proper legal support to all departments concerning the transactions involving the organization including the day-to-day business activities and its affiliates business such as real estate, Sport center, golf club, and health care clinic.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
King Wai Group (Thailand) PCL. and its affiliates
01.2021 - 2021
- Drafting, reviewing, and revising a draft of the contract or agreement in both Thai and English to reflex the objective of the business transaction including providing the legal comment to the draft for the business unit and the management consideration
- Preparing the application, legal documents, and general contract
- Researching and studying laws and regulations related to real estate development and housing estate under the company’s business
- Handling litigation cases and complaints such as civil and labor cases, especially drafting employee agreement, employee regulations, and investigations a fact for defense in the court case.
- Coordinating and negotiating for the certificate of approval from the government such as the Land Department, District Office.
SENIOR LEGAL SUPERVISOR
Cissa Group Co., Ltd. and its affiliates
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Advising in-house sales on how to transact legally and effectively with clients who are buying locally and overseas including land, developed land, condominiums, and hotel
- Mergers and Acquisitions & due diligence; drafted Sale and Purchase Agreement (Resort in Phang Nga) with an approximate valued at THB 545 million, Hotel Management Agreement (hotel in Phuket) with an approximate hotel valued at THB 3,500 million, and also draft, review, and revise all kinds of commercial contracts, especially : Construction Agreement with an approximate valued at THB 1,400 million, design service agreement, trademark agreement, MOU, any notices, and various forms of agreements or legal documentation in both Thai and English
- Company Registration (increase – decrease capital, additional a committee, amendment a regulation, a branch of the company, etc.), Arrange meeting minutes (provide an invitation letter to committee and shareholder for the extraordinary general meeting : EGM, annual general meeting: AGM, board of directors: BOD and executive committee)
- Supporting management in the resolution of contractual issues and disputes
- Coordinating and negotiating for a certificate of approval from the government such as the Land Department, District Office, Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, The Treasury Department, Town Municipality Office, Board of Investment, the Revenue Department, Office of the Consumer Protection Board
- Researching and studying laws and regulations related to real estate development, condominium, hotel, and housing estate under the company’s business
- Prosecution on civil and criminal cases to the court
- Providing legal advice, comment, and opinion in terms of all legal issues related to the business of the Company and its affiliates
LAWYER
Thai Legal Expert Center Co., Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Drafting and reviewing the legal document in order to screen and mitigate legal and contractual risks of the company
- Handling litigation cases and complaints such as civil and labor cases, investigations a fact for defense in the court case, especially criminal case between client and the biggest search engine company in the world, with an approximate valued at THB 56 trillion.
- Providing legal assistance, advice solutions, and administrative support to the private sector
- Reviewing discovery legal documents and determine the best course of action for a client in each case
- Attend and maintain a regular schedule of hearing, and court appearances on case requirements with clients
- Liaise with Government Department including The Land Government and district office on property compliance-related issues
- Work closely with clients to prepare a comprehensive brief on a case that goes to trial
- Preparing any documents for Visa and work permit applications for the clients at Immigration and Labor Ministry
Education
MASTER DEGREE - PUBLIC LAW
Dhurakit Pundit University
Bangkok, Thailand01-2017
BACHELOR DEGREE - LAW
Assumption University
Bangkok, Thailand01-2009
HIGHSCHOOL -
Yothinburana School
Bangkok01-2004
Skills
Language/Communication command
Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to English Good of internal and external communications, able to handle communication Response to crises that affect organization perception and Reputation Maintain transparent communication with clients
Legal writing
Corporate and business legal issues
Court procedures
Case analysis
Additional Information
ARBITRATOR, Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC), Bangkok, Thailand
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Lawyers Council Under the Royal Patronage, Bangkok, Thailand, License - 1325/2559
NOTARY SERVICES ATTORNEY, Lawyers Council Under the Royal Patronage, Bangkok, Thailand, License - 12916/2567
Software
Canva
AI Automation, n8n
Certification
Certificate of ‘Mastering Tax & ESG Essential Skills for Modern Legal Experts’ by Chulalongkorn Law School Alumni Association
Timeline
Certificate of ‘Mastering Tax & ESG Essential Skills for Modern Legal Experts’ by Chulalongkorn Law School Alumni Association
06-2024
Participated in a training cause on ‘Presentation Skill for Lawyer’ by Chulalongkorn Law School Alumni Association
11-2023
Certificate of ‘Forensic Science for Lawyer’ by Forensic Science Training Center (Thailand)
11-2023
Certificate of ‘Design Think Series’, a YourNextU course powered by content from Stanford University
06-2023
Certificate of ‘M & A in Practice’ by Chulalongkorn Law School Alumni Association
11-2022
Certificate of ‘Proceedings in administrative court in a professional manner’ by Salus Academy
09-2022
Participated in a training course on ‘The Complete Roadmap for Your PDPA Compliance Journey’ by Deloitte
08-2021
Participated in a training course on ‘the labor law regarding human resource management’ by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare
06-2021
Participated in a training course on ‘the lines of the supreme court’s judgment that is interesting to personnel management’ by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare
06-2021
HEAD OF LEGAL (Assistant Legal Manager)
N.C. Housing PCL. and its affiliates
01.2021 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER
King Wai Group (Thailand) PCL. and its affiliates
01.2021 - 2021
Participated in a training course on ‘Merger & Acquisition (M&A) & Due Diligence: Finance / Legal / Tax’ by Siam City Cement PCL
11-2020
Certificate of ‘Land and Building Tax Act B.E. 2562’ by Lawyers Council of Thailand, Bangkok
09-2020
Certificate of ‘English for Lawyer’ by Lawyers Council of Thailand, Bangkok
07-2019
Certificate of ‘Law and Regulation Related to Real Estate Valuation’ by Thai Real Estate Business School, Bangkok
06-2018
SENIOR LEGAL SUPERVISOR
Cissa Group Co., Ltd. and its affiliates
01.2017 - 01.2021
Certificate of ‘Finances and Accounting Training Course’ by Center of Civil Society and Nonprofit Management (CSNM), Khonkaen University and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
03-2014
Certificate of ‘Project Monitoring and Evaluation' by Center of Civil Society and Nonprofit Management (CSNM), Khonkaen University and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
02-2014
LAWYER
Thai Legal Expert Center Co., Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2017
Certificate of Completion ‘Project Management Effective’ by Training and consultancy IFD
11-2011
MASTER DEGREE - PUBLIC LAW
Dhurakit Pundit University
BACHELOR DEGREE - LAW
Assumption University
HIGHSCHOOL -
Yothinburana School