Senior APAC IP Strategy Lead & Brand Protection Counsel

UL INTERNATIONAL-SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

UL INTERNATIONAL-SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED, based in Singapore, seeks an Associate General Counsel, IP Asia Pacific to lead regional IP strategy and brand protection. The role partners with business leaders to safeguard innovations, brands, and reputation while enabling growth across diverse APAC markets.

The successful candidate will oversee trademarks, copyright, licensing, enforcement, and IP risk management, advise cross-functional teams, manage outside counsel, and drive regional strategy

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 15+ years of relevant legal experience, in-house or top-tier firms.
• Deep IP law experience: trademarks, copyright, licensing, enforcement.
• Experience managing IP disputes and cross-border portfolios.
• Ability to advise senior leaders in a matrix organization.
• Experience guiding regional or international businesses in APAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead IP strategy and regional enforcement across the Asia Pacific.
• Develop regional legal strategies to protect IP assets and brands.
• Oversee trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and enforcement across jurisdictions.
• Advise product, marketing, and business teams on IP risk and go-to-market plans.
• Manage outside counsel and mentor regional legal team members.

Skills

IP strategy

Cross-border collaboration

Contract negotiation

External counsel management

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Law degree

Admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction

Job description

UL INTERNATIONAL-SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED, based in Singapore, seeks an Associate General Counsel, IP Asia Pacific to lead regional IP strategy and brand protection. The role partners with business leaders to safeguard innovations, brands, and reputation while enabling growth across diverse APAC markets.

The successful candidate will oversee trademarks, copyright, licensing, enforcement, and IP risk management, advise cross-functional teams, manage outside counsel, and drive regional strategy