Job Description

:Excellent and rare opportunity for a commercial lawyer to join an established, leading global media company and be part of a talented and collegiate team of experienced commercial media lawyers working on broad range of matters in a dynamic and evolving sector.You will support the revenue businesses in Asia with a particular focus on the company\'s business in Japan and Korea, as well as the marketing function on a broad range of marketing campaigns and projects. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to work on novel and strategic projects in the region delivering first class business and legal affairs support to the company.Professional Experience

• Qualified lawyer (Singapore is preferable but England and Wales, other Commonwealth jurisdictions and the US will be considered).
• Ideally 3 to 5 years post qualification experience with a reputable law firm and/or relevant MNC.
• Relevant private practice and/or in house experience in content distribution from the Technology, Media, Telecoms and/or IP sectors with strong commercial/industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience of working independently and unsupervised managing a general workload, referring upwards as needed.
• Experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts with an IP focus, rights management and advising on copyright issues.
• Experience and/or understanding of promoting risk management, compliance and sound corporate governance.
• Experience supporting commercial businesses in the APAC region.
• Understanding of the structures and systems within which broadcasters, producers, distributors (whether traditional or non-traditional e.g. digital) operate.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework particularly in the region within which the business operates.
• A track record of providing proactive, specialist, timely and commercial legal advice and support to senior leaders.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clarify complex issues and concepts for non-lawyers.
• A "can-do" flexible attitude willing to help legal team members and the business wherever support is needed.
• A desire to help support the development of junior members of the Business & Legal affairs team.
• Commercially aware with an understanding of the issues affecting the company and media and production industry generally.
• Plans and implements processes, tools and training to efficiently and effectively empower business teams to manage risk and structure and close deals.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and relevant legislation and regulation.
• Supports dispute resolution processes and strategies.
• Ability to work supportively as a team member and to build and manage relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage diverse work streams and to apply complex analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure (including, showing initiative, commitment and flexibility when faced with obstacles).
• Provides specialist legal support to major projects.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones, territories and business lines.
• Motivated to develop themselves and to contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply we\xe2\x80\x99d like to hear from you, please send: * your CV; and

• a short cover note to bella.schick@horizon-recruit.com or jessica.deery@horizon-recruit.com for us to determine your suitability for this role.

If you\xe2\x80\x99d like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying for any of our roles or would like to have a general discussion on opportunities in the legal market please call our Singapore office on +65 6808 6635, Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369 or London office on +44 203 745 2513.Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested.Singapore EA Licence No. 12S6213

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