Group Legal Counsel

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

We are looking for a commercially minded and hands-on Group Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal team and support the legal requirements of the Group and its subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.

Reporting to the Group Senior Legal Counsel, you will work closely with business teams and senior management on a broad range of legal matters, with a particular focus on the Group's video game publishing, licensing and distribution activities, as well as commercial contracts, intellectual property, corporate transactions, M&A, investments, corporate governance and regulatory matters.

As part of a Nasdaq-listed group with international operations, you will gain exposure to cross-border transactions, listed-company matters and strategic initiatives across the Group, including the Group's business and publishing activities in China and Greater China.

This is a hands-on, commercially driven role for a lawyer who is confident in independently handling day-to-day legal matters, taking ownership of projects, and partnering closely with business teams to deliver practical, commercially sound legal advice. The role also offers opportunities to be involved in more complex cross-border transactions and strategic initiatives, working alongside the Group Senior Legal Counsel and external legal advisers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for the Group's video game publishing, licensing and distribution operations across multiple jurisdictions, including China and Greater China.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of game publishing, licensing, development and distribution agreements, as well as technology, vendor, service, partnership and other commercial agreements.
• Work closely with commercial teams on negotiations with game developers, publishers, platforms, distributors and other business partners.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms, legal and commercial risks, risk mitigation and applicable regulatory requirements, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
• Advise on contractual arrangements relating to publishing and distribution rights, territories, exclusivity, revenue sharing, royalties, intellectual property ownership, marketing rights and other commercial arrangements.
• Provide legal support on intellectual property matters, including IP ownership, licensing, development, publishing and commercialisation.
• Support the business on relevant regulatory and compliance matters, including game publishing and content-related requirements, data protection and other regulations applicable to the Group's operations, working with local or specialist counsel where appropriate.
• Support the Group Senior Legal Counsel on M&A transactions, investments, joint ventures, restructurings and other strategic projects, including legal due diligence, transaction documentation and coordination with external advisers.
• Support corporate governance and Board matters, including the preparation and review of Board and shareholder documentation, minutes, written resolutions and other corporate approvals.
• Liaise and coordinate with external law firms, corporate secretaries and other professional advisers across relevant jurisdictions.
• Assist with legal disputes, claims and other contentious matters, including coordination with external counsel where required.
• Handle and resolve routine corporate and commercial legal matters independently, escalating material, complex or high-risk matters to the Group Senior Legal Counsel as appropriate.
• Maintain legal documentation, contract records and legal systems, ensuring that legal information and records are accurate and up to date.
• Support other legal projects, corporate exercises and ad hoc matters as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised institution.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, gained in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation, particularly in relation to Singapore law.
• Experience in gaming, video game publishing, digital entertainment, technology, media or other IP-driven industries would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with PRC legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly those relevant to gaming, publishing or digital businesses, would be advantageous but is not required.
• Strong legal research skills, including the ability to research and understand legal and regulatory requirements across foreign jurisdictions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commercial judgement, with the ability to provide practical and solutions-oriented legal advice.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of legal matters while collaborating effectively with stakeholders across different levels, functions and jurisdictions.
• Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing business requirements, timelines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and follow-through ski