The Company
Our client is a globally recognized FMCG and iconic brand leader in family-friendly entertainment. Known for its extensive licensing and merchandising network, the company has built a legacy of delighting fans across generations and is committed to operating with integrity, creativity, and innovation. This APAC HQ organization works across borders to ensure brand protection, adherence to legal standards, and excellence in compliance. To support its growing legal needs, the company is looking for a skilled Legal Manager (new position) to join its team in Singapore.
Responsibilities
Reporting into the finance department, you will provide strategic legal guidance, oversee compliance initiatives, and manage a small legal team. Specific responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute legal strategies to manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws, including corporate governance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, such as vendor and client agreements, aligning them with company objectives and mitigating risks.
- Oversee and resolve legal disputes, including managing litigation with external counsel, to protect the company's interests.
- Mentor and manage a junior legal team member, collaborate across departments, and address counterfeit and infringement cases with headquarters.
- Assist in creating and implementing internal policies that promote legal compliance and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (PDPA), overseeing data processing activities within legal requirements.
- Work closely with senior management and other teams to offer legal insights and support strategic business decisions.
Requirements
- Ideally Singapore qualified but open to commonwealth bar qualification or those with a law degree (minimum requirement), with at least 5 years of experience, ideally in licensing, intellectual property, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of intellectual property law and licensing, with practical experience in corporate and contract law.
- Excellent negotiation and analytical skills, combined with strong verbal and written communication.
- Proven ability to lead and manage projects with a high level of organization and attention to deadlines.
- Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role within a legal department would be helpful.
