We are looking for a legal counsel that will thrive in a working culture that is young, entrepreneurial and hands-on working alongside a team of international lawyers advising on business and strategy on areas such as digital media, TV, sponsorship, licensing, IP, social media and merchandising.

A business with games and programming in over 200 countries and territories in 50 languages with merchandising sales in more than 120,000 stores in over 100 countries on 6 continents and a social media presence with over 1 billion followers.

Key requirements

• Proven ability to review and draft commercial contracts
• Knowledge of IP (especially trademark-related) rights preferred
• Ability to multi-task and complete work on time under tight deadlines
• Fluency in both Chinese/Mandarin and native English (verbal and written)
• Strong interest in the sports industry
• Experience in communicating with clients (not just internal law firm communications) preferred
• Must be highly motivated, proactive, self-starter with high energy and team spirit
• Strong interpersonal skills 

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience including at least 3 years of post-law school solid law firm experience in China working with both local and international lawyers in an energetic and active environment
• Multinational company exposure preferred
• Overseas study and working background highly preferred
• PRC Law degree required
• Undergraduate and/or LLM from good overseas universities/law schools highly preferred

Full JD available for shortlisted candidates.

If you think you meet the above requirements, please email your CV with cover note to kiantong.tan@horizon-recruit.com or mark.deery@horizon-recruit.com or call our Singapore office on +65 6808 6635 or Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369 if you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion.

Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested. Horizon will not submit your details without your consent. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 30 September 2018.

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