Our client drives the global expansion of iconic intellectual properties, franchises, characters, and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. From games and fashion to toys and beyond, they bring beloved stories and characters to life, integrating them into fans’ everyday lives worldwide.
The core businesses include Consumer Products and Games & Digital Platforms, alongside franchise brand management through collaboration with top-tier partners such as Mattel, Lego, H&M, Lush, and Microsoft to transform hit properties into exceptional products and experiences for audiences around the globe.
Day to Day
Reporting to the VP of Business and Legal Affairs, we are seeking a talented, highly collaborative, and experienced in-house commercial lawyer to partner with the Consumer Products business across APAC for a 12-month contract. As part of the Business & Legal Affairs team, you will provide strategic legal support and guidance to category and creative teams across the Asia Pacific offices, working closely with legal counterparts in London and Los Angeles. No single day will be the same!
- Draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of intellectual property licenses, service agreements, and other legal documents related to the licensing, distribution, promotion, and marketing of toys, apparel, books, and consumer goods.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including commercial category management, product development, creative, and finance.
- Prepare ad-hoc contracts and legal documents to address evolving business needs.
- Manage legal communications with external partners to facilitate deal closures and resolve outstanding issues efficiently.
You’ll Need
We would love to talk to you, if you have a Current Australia legal practicing certificate with 2-4 years post qualification experience in an in-house legal team or law firm that focusses on commercial matters. We would also happily consider solicitors or lawyers with active practicing certificated from other common-law jurisdictions if you have legal experience within a media company.
You will also be able to demonstrate experience across:
- Strong commercial and transactional legal experience, preferably within a global entertainment studio or media & entertainment company and ideally handling inbound and/or outbound licensing agreements.
- Excellent drafting skills with strong attention to detail and able to handle a heavy volume of drafting assignments with accuracy.
- Exceptional time management and organizational abilities, with a proactive and self motivated approach.
- Proven ability to provide practical, accurate, and timely legal advice.
- A collaborative, reliable, and responsive team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Solid understanding of intellectual property and contract law.
Enjoy
For all of your hard work, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to be part of a highly successful and fun business.
Successful employees appreciate
- Stunning Offices
- Hybrid Work (3 days in office, 2 days at home
- Great Location
- Awesome products and perks
Please ensure ALL resumes are sent in WORD FORMAT ONLY.
Successful applications will be contacted by phone.
