We have been engaged as the exclusive recruiter for The Premier League to look for a Commercial Solicitor to work in its in-house enforcement team. The right candidate will have excellent knowledge of the anti-piracy space and awareness of the current issues and challenges faced in the content protection area.

This role involves working on all elements of the team’s enforcement strategy, particularly civil and criminal actions pursued against individuals and entities involved in the piracy of the Premier League's audio-visual rights, both in Singapore and around the Asia-Pacific region.  You will be required to work independently and oversee a variety of cases as well as related enforcement efforts where required.  Your efforts will be part of a broader global strategy and will involve regular liaison with head office in London as well as liaising with and overseeing retained counsel around the region. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.

Requirements for the role

• High quality academic background and robust legal training from a reputable law firm or recognised in-house legal department of an industry-relevant company (television or other media groups, regional broadcasters, new media platforms).
• Qualified solicitor with 3-5 years post qualification experience (candidates outside this range with the required skills will be considered).
• A good understanding and application of Intellectual Property laws, in particular copyright law.
• Experienced in litigation, preferably in IP enforcement matters in Singapore and preferably the Asia-Pacific region.
• Specific working knowledge of relevant laws - IP enforcement, copyright, and other applicable legislation.
• Fluent English (oral and written, including at a legal-drafting level).
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate legal issues and solutions in an articulate, precise and effective manner.
• Self-starter with a proactive and positive attitude towards work and who takes full ownership of their tasks and responsibilities. You should have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in Mandarin preferred.
• Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of football also preferred.

Full job description available for shortlisted candidates.

The closing date for applications is November 15, 2019.  

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

1. your CV; and
2. a cover letter 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.

Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested. 

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