Legal Advisor
CNBC
Singapore, SGThis was removed by the employer on 8/1/2018 8:40:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
Reporting to the VP, Legal & Business Affairs, based in Singapore, the role is a dynamic and varied one with exposure to all aspects of the fast-moving CNBC Asia Pacific business. You will have the ability to prioritise efficiently, and communicate clearly and effectively with other departments and key stakeholders. The ability to be responsive and to provide solid legal advice is critical. There will be a focus on Chinese speaking territories so the ability to communicate and build relationships with the China and Taiwan teams is also essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial Matters:
Assist with the negotiation, documentation and contractual review of all activities of the business, including:
a) channel/content distribution agreements;
c) services agreements;
d) licensing agreements;
e) advertising sales agreements; and
f) marketing/PR/research agreements.
Business Development:
Support the VP, Legal & Business Affairs and Business Development and the legal team with renewals of existing partnerships and joint ventures, and assist in the drafting and negotiation of new partnerships and content syndication deals across the APAC region.
Editorial:
Provide advice based on an understanding of the requirements of the Singapore IMDA Codes (and equivalent codes/concepts in other Asian territories) in relation to programming, advertising and sponsorship, particularly as they relate to the editorial independence of news channels.
Finance/Tax:
Provide finance/tax assistance as required, in conjunction with the finance teams.
Dispute Resolution:
Provide support in resolving potential or actual disputes across the business.
Compliance:
Assist in ensuring compliance with laws and regulatory requirements in Asia (including broadcasting laws and competition laws), implementation of internal policies and providing assistance and training to facilitate compliance with such laws, regulations and policies.
Work with the business to ensure all intermediary management system requirements are met when appointing third party representatives, and to identify advocacy bodies and areas in the region.
Intellectual Property:
Provide advice based on an understanding of concepts of copyright such as ''fair dealing / ''fair use'' and advise the editorial teams on questions that are raised. Work with the business to enforce the company's IP rights and brands (including trademarks and trade names).
Company Secretarial:
Assist with local entities' corporate secretarial needs in Asia.
General Advice:
Provide prompt, accurate and practical legal and commercial counsel to business teams as required.
External counsel:
Assist with the engagement and supervision of outside counsel as required.
Qualifications/Requirements
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Qualified lawyer, preferably with experience at a law firm in Asia, Australia/NZ, Europe or US.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant legal experience.
• Understanding of contractual and commercial law, and applicable compliance and regulatory regimes, and company law.
• Solid drafting skills, with a methodical and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good general understanding of laws and regulations applicable to an international broadcast/media/entertainment business in Asia Pacific.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Time management capabilities, client-servicing skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Chinese language skills to facilitate dealings with China and Taiwan teams, will be highly regarded.
• Chinese drafting skills will be highly regarded.
• Must be able to work autonomously, have the ability to multi task and work under pressure. ''Can do'' attitude required.
• Must be a commercially minded team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.