Job Description

As Senior Manager (Contracts, Asia), you will be reporting to the Vice President Counsel based in UK, you will be part of the Consumer Products legal team. You will be the lead point contact for the Consumer Products business team in Asia, with responsibility for ensuring a fast, efficient, and consistent turnaround time for all deals across Asia. This role is suitable for candidates with strong contract drafting and negotiation experience.

Client Details

Our client is an American mass media, films and entertainment organisation that oversees the operations of many television channels and online brands in the US. In addition, they provide premium content to audiences across platforms worldwide through our studios, networks, streaming services, live events and merchandise. It is also an established and major studio in the US for films distribution.

With more than 20,000 employees worldwide, the Singapore office is now seeking a Senior Manager (Contracts, Asia)/Intellectual Property Paralegal to join their organisation in the media and entertainment industry. You will work closely with various business units from licensing sales, creative people, work with closely in Japan, China and Hong Kong.

Description

• Managing and administering legal documents and processes for Asia
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for Consumer Products (merchandise, promotions, publishing, agent/master licensee representation agreements, collaboration agreements, permission letters and termination agreements)
• Collaborating with colleagues from the global Consumer Products Legal team
• Preparing payment default, termination, and infringement letters as well as customs letters upon request
• Maintaining relationships internally and externally
• Assisting with reports, research, counterfeit sightings, debt collection and litigation matters as required
• Maintaining templates and suggesting updates
• Liaising with intellectual property team regarding IP infringement matters and supporting Counsel with day-to-day IP protection matters
• Collaborating and assisting with the greater team on special projects and contracts as required

Profile

• Degree or Diploma in Law/Legal Studies or in a law related field of study with minimum 6 years of working experience, preferably in contract management or consumer products licensing environment
• Strong understanding of Intellectual Property and contracts law required
• Highly organized, collaborative self-starter with the ability to set priorities, handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Able to succinctly explain key issues and provide actionable advice/solutions to business teams
• Excellent social skills which will enable you to interact with a wide range of personalities and build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Experience working in-house preferred, but will consider applicant from private practice background that have had experience managing own caseload and dealing directly with clients

Job Offer

Upon successful offer, the candidate can expect to receive an attractive and competitive remuneration package as per market. There will be hybrid working arrangement which allows you to work from home twice a week. You will also be entitled to generous staff benefits including annual leave, family leave, flexi benefits, dental and optical coverage, and insurance plan.

To apply online please click the \'Apply\' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Alastair Tanon +65 6643 9730.

Michael Page