Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs
CNBC
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
OVERVIEW
The role is to manage business and legal affairs for all aspects CNBC APAC. The role demands a high level of confidence and skill in balancing the commercial needs of the business whilst protecting CNBC's legal interests.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial Matters:
Negotiation, documentation and/or contractual review relating to all activities of the business, including channel distribution agreements, integrated advertising and events contracts, services agreements, licensing agreements and various operational agreements. The ability to prioritise efficiently and communicate regularly and appropriately with other departments is essential.
Business Development
Support the Business Development 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
A keen understanding of the requirements in relation to programming, advertising and sponsorship, particularly as they relate to the editorial independence of news channels in APAC. Promptly and accurately answer questions that are raised by the editorial teams around ''fair dealing'' and other copyright related issues. Be the primary contact for the APAC Editorial team so the ability to think quickly and manage these relationships is paramount.
Leadership and Management
Leadership and line management responsibility for the APAC CNBC Legal team. Leading the team, you will be responsible for motivating and engaging them to meet business outcomes and think with a "beyond legal" mind-set.
You will also define the strategic vision and set the operational plan for APAC legal team.
As a proactive member of the business leadership, you will participate in strategic growth and direction setting. With a strong commercial focus, you will aid in driving management in achieving goals.
When required, you will work closely with the legal team in Singapore to provide joined up legal advice to the business.
Compliance:
Co-ordinate and interface with our Compliance lawyers to ensure compliance with laws and regulatory requirements in APAC, implement internal policies, and provide assistance and training to facilitate compliance with such laws, regulations and policies.
Lead the Intermediary Management System (IMS) compliance process to minimise compliance risks to the CNBC business.
Intellectual property:
Safeguard the business' IP rights and brands (including trademarks).
General Advice:
Provide sound and practical legal and commercial counsel to business teams as required.
Qualifications/Requirements
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Approximately 10 years PQE, preferably with experience at a top international law firm in Europe, Asia or US and an in- house role at an international broadcaster/media company
• First class drafting skills required
• Compliance and regulatory experience strongly preferred.
REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to work independently and have the ability to multi- task, prioritise and work under pressure
• Confidence to work without detailed supervision and the ability ask for help when needed
• ''Can do'' attitude required
• Time management capabilities, client-servicing skills and problem-solving abilities
• Must be a commercially minded team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.