General Counsel - Media Platform

SD Legal (for a global media platform client); Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Legal (for a global media platform client) in Singapore seeks a General Counsel to oversee strategic legal advice for the APAC region, manage a small team, and handle complex commercial and regulatory matters.

The role requires 15+ years PQE, a background in Tier 1 firms and in-house, and deep TMT experience with media industry exposure. You will partner with the C-suite across product, sales, and marketing to drive risk-aware growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years PQE in commercial law.
• Experience in Tier 1 law firms and in-house teams.
• Strong TMT expertise with media sector exposure.
• Proficient in commercial negotiations, JVs and fundraising, cross-functional support.

Responsibilities

• Lead global commercial deal negotiations, including partnerships and sponsorships.
• Advise C-Suite on strategy and legal risks for short and long term planning.
• Oversee cross-border regulatory challenges with in-country counsel and vendors.
• Provide real-time legal support to product, sales and marketing teams.
• Mentor a small legal team and manage workload.

Skills

15+ years PQE

Tier1 law firms

In-house experience

TMT sector experience

Commercial negotiations

Job description

General Counsel - Media Platform

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Organising Institution / Firm

SD Legal (for a global media platform client)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

15+ years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE); Tier 1 law firm and in-house experience; expertise in TMT/Media sector; background in commercial deals, corporate activities (JV and Fundraising).

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

SD Legal is recruiting a General Counsel for a global media platform with its APAC headquarters in Singapore. This senior-level role involves providing strategic legal advice to the C-Suite, managing a small team, and overseeing complex commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters across the APAC region.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: Minimum 15+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Background: Proven track record in both Tier 1 law firms and in-house legal departments.
• Sector Expertise: Strong experience in TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom), with a preference for candidates from the media industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in commercial negotiations, corporate activities (JV and Fundraising), and supporting product, sales, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead commercial deal negotiations, including partnerships and sponsorships at a global level.
• Advise C-Suite on short and long-term business strategy and legal risks.
• Manage cross-border regulatory challenges in collaboration with in-country counsel and external vendors.
• Provide real-time legal support to product, sales, and marketing departments.
• Oversee and mentor a small legal team.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified (Full-time position).