Job Profile
Corporate Counsel, Commercial
The candidate will focus on commercial transactions negotiating, drafting and analyzing a wide variety of licensing, sales, strategic alliance and development agreements. Will review, draft and negotiate licenses and intellectual property agreements, advertising services agreements and sales contracts on a daily basis. Negotiate agreements that comply with company policies and risk tolerance. Respond promptly to legal requests from Licensing, Business Development, Advertising Sales, Marketing and other clients, summarizing and communicating legal concepts that business people can use. Advise business clients, as well as Finance and other company colleagues, on the legal issues and risks, complex deal structures, approval processes, company policies and procedures, IP and negotiation strategy. Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should preferably have J.D. degree or equivalent with excellent academic credentials. In-depth experience in business development, intellectual property matters and contract law required. Should have demonstrated experience advising clients in structuring complex commercial transactions, including new media content agreements. Background in drafting and negotiating licenses and intellectual property agreements, services agreements and sales contracts required.