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 and need more detailed information on the role or are simply looking for a new legal role in Asia not listed on our site, please send your CV in word format together with a cover note on reasons for your move to:

mark.deery@horizon-recruit.com OR kiantong.tan@horizon-recruit.com  

Or call our office line if you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion on:
Hong Kong office +852 3978 1369 OR Singapore office +65 6808 6635  

Or apply via our website.
Visit our website www.horizon-recruit.com for a comprehensive list of private practice, in house and compliance opportunities in Asia Pacific.

About Us
Horizon Recruitment is an Asian based legal recruitment agency specializing in the placement of partners, associates and team moves for leading international law firms in Asia. 

Owned & managed by former Magic Circle lawyers with experience working at top-ranking U.S. and Australian firms in Asia. 

We are not, and do not endeavour to be, the largest recruitment firm.  Our goal is to be the agency of choice for clients and for exceptional lawyers looking for opportunities in Asia for elite international law firms and in house roles. Particular expertise and track record in moving candidates from leading firms in London and the US into Asia (EW, ANZ, HK, SG, US lawyers). 

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