We are the exclusive agency for this exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented lawyer to join our client's legal team as the first lawyer in it's Asia-Pacific HQ in Singapore.

Our US-based client owns a number of global online social apps. This position is to support primarly one of their key brands which is growing rapidly in APAC. 

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:

• Draft, revise and negotiate various marketing and technology commercial agreements, including sponsorship, content production and promotion, advertising and media buying agreements, and, SaaS, vendor, general operations agreements and others.
• Provide legal support for influencer marketing, contests, sweepstakes and other promotions including drafting accompanying rules and disclosures across various countries.
• Support roll out and localization of new product features and initiatives.
• Work closely with internal marketing and business teams to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Provide support to the local business development team, including supporting various novel expansion initiatives and partnership opportunities.
• Assist in administration of corporate policies and procedures, such as vendor security, privacy compliance and contract approval.
• Focus on supporting international/emerging markets business groups with local law compliance, especially within the APAC region.
• Work with internal counsel to establish, maintain and protect the global trademarks portfolio.
• Provide other legal support as needed.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A law degree from an accredited law program.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience, with top law firm and in-house legal department experience strongly preferred, prior tech-company experience is a bonus.
• Ability to operate autonomously with limited supervision.
• Excellent judgment, business acumen, strategic thinking and risk-approached decision making required.
• Strong fact-finding, drafting, negotiating, writing and research skills.
• Experience with marketing law, data protection, intellectual property, digital media, internet industry, and telecommunications partnerships; familiarity with the substantive laws relevant to our industry in any of the following markets a plus: Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as impeccable attention to detail, strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Able to manage competing expectations, be nimble, prioritize effectively and deliver high-quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• The leadership acumen and credibility to inspire confidence among business clients in a high growth business.
• Humble, hungry, and a curious mindset.

If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply please send:

1. your CV;
2. transcripts; and
3. a short cover note to jessica.deery@horizon-recruit.com for us to determine your suitability for this role.

If you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying please call our Singapore office on +65 6808 6635 or Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369.

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