Global Group Legal Counsel for Gaming & IP

GCL GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

GCL GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking a commercially minded Group Legal Counsel in Singapore to support the Group and its subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work with business teams on licensing, IP, and commercial contracts, and contribute to governance and regulatory matters. Reporting to the Group Senior Legal Counsel, you will handle day-to-day matters, lead cross-border initiatives, and collaborate with external advisers to deliver practical, commercially sound advice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience in commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation (Singapore law).
• Gaming, video game publishing, digital entertainment or IP-driven industries advantageous.
• Familiarity with PRC legal/regulatory frameworks relevant to gaming is advantageous but not required.
• Strong legal research skills across foreign jurisdictions.
• Independent and ownership mindset with collaborative approach.
• Resourceful and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for video game publishing, licensing and distribution across multiple jurisdictions, including China and Greater China.
• Draft, review and negotiate game publishing, licensing, development and distribution agreements, plus technology, vendor and service contracts.
• Advise on contractual terms, risk, and regulatory requirements with practical, commercial advice.
• Support M&A transactions, investments, joint ventures, restructurings and corporate governance.
• Coordinate with external law firms and advisers across jurisdictions.
• Assist with Board matters, minutes and corporate approvals.
• Handle day-to-day legal matters independently and escalate high-risk issues.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of legal documents and records.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

IP licensing

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Cross-border transactions

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

GCL GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking a commercially minded Group Legal Counsel in Singapore to support the Group and its subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work with business teams on licensing, IP, and commercial contracts, and contribute to governance and regulatory matters. Reporting to the Group Senior Legal Counsel, you will handle day-to-day matters, lead cross-border initiatives, and collaborate with external advisers to deliver practical, commercially sound advice.