Legal Counsel - Media (4 - 7 PQE)

SD Legal (Recruiting for a global media platform client); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Legal is recruiting on behalf of a global media platform client for a Legal Counsel role based in Singapore. The position involves partnering with business teams to support ongoing commercial deals, platform growth, and development, reporting directly to the General Counsel.

Ideal candidates will have 4-7 PQE, top-tier law school credentials, and proven experience in TMT, with the ability to work with diverse teams across Asia and abroad.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years PQE.
• Experience in TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications).
• Experience supporting product, sales, and marketing teams.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds in Asia and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Commercial (60%): Partner with deal teams on new and ongoing commercial deals, including partnerships and sponsorships, navigating cross-border regulatory obstacles.
• Global Transactions (20%): Manage corporate work including JV, M&A, and fund-raising for business expansion.
• Compliance (20%): Ensure regulatory compliance across global operations.
• IP Protection: Leverage IP experience to protect brand and products.

Skills

TMT experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Cultural adaptability

Regulatory compliance

Education

Tier 1 law school credentials

Job description

Legal Counsel - Media (4 - 7 PQE)

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Organising Institution / Firm

SD Legal (Recruiting for a global media platform client)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

4-7 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE); Tier 1 education and law firm credentials; Essential experience in TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications); Experience supporting product, sales, and marketing teams; Ability to work with various cultural backgrounds in Asia and overseas.

In-house Legal Counsel Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Legal Counsel - Media (4 - 7 PQE)

SD Legal is recruiting on behalf of a global media platform client for a Legal Counsel role based in Singapore. The position involves partnering with business teams to support ongoing commercial deals, platform growth, and development, reporting directly to the General Counsel.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 4 to 7 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Education: Tier 1 law school and law firm credentials.
• Sector: Essential experience in TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications).
• Functional: Experience supporting product, sales, and marketing teams.
• Soft Skills: Ability to build rapport quickly, high standards for work output, driven but not aggressive, and cultural adaptability in Asia and overseas.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Commercial (60%): Partner with deal teams on new and ongoing commercial deal flow, including partnership and sponsorship deals, navigating cross-border regulatory obstacles.
• Global Transactions (20%): Manage corporate work including Joint Ventures (JV), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and fund-raising to ensure correct business expansion management.
• Compliance (20%): Ensure regulatory compliance across global operations.
• IP Protection: Utilize commercial IP experience to protect brand and products.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified in the job description. The role is full-time.