Group Legal Counsel - Video Games & Licensing

About the role

A commercially minded, hands-on Group Legal Counsel is sought to support the legal needs of a Nasdaq-listed group with international operations and its subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the Group Senior Legal Counsel, the role focuses on video game publishing, licensing and distribution, commercial contracts, intellectual property, corporate transactions, M&A, investments, corporate governance and regulatory matters, including cross-border work in China and Greater China.

Key responsibilities

• Support video game publishing, licensing and distribution operations across jurisdictions, including China and Greater China
• Draft, review and negotiate game publishing, licensing, development and distribution agreements, as well as technology, vendor, service, partnership and other commercial agreements
• Work with commercial teams on negotiations with game developers, publishers, platforms and distributors
• Advise on contractual terms, risks, risk mitigation and regulatory requirements, including publishing and distribution rights, territories, exclusivity, revenue sharing, royalties and IP ownership
• Support IP matters, regulatory and compliance issues such as data protection, and M&A, investments, joint ventures and restructurings including due diligence and transaction documentation
• Support corporate governance and Board matters, and liaise with external law firms, corporate secretaries and other advisers
• Assist with disputes and claims, and handle routine matters independently, escalating complex ones to the Group Senior Legal Counsel
• Maintain legal documentation, contract records and legal systems

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognised institution
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment
• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation under Singapore law
• Experience in gaming, video game publishing, digital entertainment, technology, media or other IP-driven industries is advantageous
• Familiarity with PRC legal and regulatory frameworks is advantageous but not required
• Singapore citizens and permanent residents preferred; candidates with a valid LTVP/LTVP+ and eligible for a Letter of Consent are welcome

Required skills

• Strong legal research skills across foreign jurisdictions
• Strong problem-solving, commercial judgement, organisational and follow-through skills
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin)