Legal Counsel - Media

SD Legal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Legal is seeking a corporate lawyer to support business teams on ongoing commercial deals and platform growth. You will report to the General Counsel and lead negotiations across regional and global deals, navigating complex commercial and regulatory landscapes.

The role covers partnerships, sponsorships, JV, M&A and fundraising to fuel expansion. Experience in TMT and cross-border matters, plus ability to collaborate with product, sales and marketing, and to work with diverse cultures in

Qualifications

• 5–10 PQE in a law firm.
• TMT sector experience required.
• Experience in cross-border and commercial deals.
• Ability to navigate regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on commercial deals and partnerships.
• Support regional and global deal flow.
• Handle JV, M&A and fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with product, sales and marketing teams.

Skills

5-10 PQE

TMT experience

Deal negotiation

Cross-functional support

Regulatory navigation

Cultural adaptability

Education

Tier 1 law credentials

Job description

Our client is a media platform, global in both operations and brand. You will report to the General Counsel and support business teams with on-going commercial deals and platform growth / development.

Focus

• Commercial: 60%
• Global transactions: 20%
• Compliance: 20%

Job Description

• You will partner and support deal teams with new and on-going commercial deal flow, operating regionally and on a global level. You will play a lead role in negotiations, navigating complex commercial and regulatory landscapes.
• Deal work includes partnership and sponsorship deals, which on top of commercial challenges, will face cross-border regulatory obstacles.
• Corporate work includes JV, M&A and Fund-raising to ensure business expansion is correctly managed.
• Commercial IP experience would be useful to protect the brand and products.

Requirements

• 5 - 10 PQE
• Education and Law Firm credentials should be Tier 1
• Experience in TMT essential
• Experience supporting product, sales and marketing team
• Softer skills include: Ability to build rapport in short time frames, friendly, high standards on work output, driven but not aggressive
• Ability to work with various cultural backgrounds in Asia and overseas

SD Legal was established in 2018 and now with physical office locations across Singapore and Hong Kong. To date we have successfully closed over 250+ mandates across the globe.

SD Asia Consulting (part of SD Legal, B.R: 202201232C) - Singapore

SD Legal Limited ((6987381600009261) and employment agency license 80877) - Hong Kong