Counsel

Description

We are seeking a Counsel to join the Entertainment and Media Team in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal and commercial matters relating to digital media, music, film, television, and content distribution.
• Lead the negotiation and management of complex, multi-jurisdictional music licensing and content exploitation arrangements.
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence in connection with corporate transactions, identifying risks and providing practical, business-focused solutions.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to multinational media and technology companies.
• Advise financiers, lenders, and investors on the financing and refinancing of film and television productions.
• Support production companies, studios, and content owners on the development, production, and distribution of television and media projects.
• Deliver training and thought leadership to clients on entertainment finance, intellectual property, and media-related legal developments.
• Collaborate with colleagues across international offices on cross-border transactions and industry initiatives.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong experience advising clients in the entertainment, media, technology, or intellectual property sectors.
• Experience handling complex commercial transactions and contract negotiations.
• Excellent drafting, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical and commercially focused approach to legal problem-solving.
• The ability to work effectively across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas.

At Reed Smith, we welcome direct applications either in response to one of our advertised vacancies or on a speculative basis. Please click the "Apply Now" button to submit your details and we will be in touch.

No search firms/agencies please.

Reed Smith's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

*We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.