Job Description

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We are the exclusive recruiter for this exciting new role with The Premier League\'s in house IP enforcement team in Singapore.

The Premier League is looking for a commercial solicitor to work in its in-house IP enforcement team in Singapore, assisting the business in protecting its broadcasting rights around the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This will include working on all elements of the team\xe2\x80\x99s enforcement strategy, particularly civil and criminal litigation pursued against those infringing the Premier League\xe2\x80\x99s audio-visual rights.

The Premier League

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1 billion homes in 189 countries.

The work done in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. They support and provide a framework for youth development, they protect the organisation\xe2\x80\x99s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League\'s hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with company policy.

The role

You will support the Senior Commercial Solicitor - APAC in formulating and implementing enforcement, lobbying and communication strategies to protect the Premier League\xe2\x80\x99s audio-visual rights across the APAC region, including:

• Working across all elements of the team\xe2\x80\x99s administrative, civil and criminal litigation against those infringing the Premier League\xe2\x80\x99s intellectual property
• Liaising closely with local counsel, law enforcement and/or broadcasters around the region across all types of litigation processes.
• Assisting with the team\xe2\x80\x99s anti-piracy consumer awareness initiatives, working alongside the Premier League\xe2\x80\x99s Communications and Marketing teams
• Helping to build relationships and local understanding with policy makers in each territory to ensure adequate legislation is in place to protect the Premier League\xe2\x80\x99s intellectual property.

You will be required to work as part of a small team and be expected to oversee a variety of cases. Your efforts will be part of a broader global strategy and will involve regular liaison with other members of the enforcement team in both the London and Singapore Offices.

Requirements for the role

• High quality academic background and robust legal training from a reputable law firm or recognised in-house legal department.
• Qualified solicitor with 2-4 years post qualification experience in Singapore (or the equivalent in other jurisdictions). Candidates outside this range with the required skills will also be considered.
• A good knowledge and application of Intellectual Property laws, particularly copyright.
• Experience in litigation, preferably in IP enforcement matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues and solutions in an articulate, precise and clear manner to individuals from all levels of the business.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team, with a proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities.
• The ability to think laterally and commercially.

If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply, please send: * your CV;

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If you\xe2\x80\x99d like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying please call our Singapore office on +65 6808 6635, Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369 or London office on +44 20 3745 2513.

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