Manager, Legal

  HBO
  Hong Kong
  Administration/Management
  Posted/Updated: 12/27/17

Job Summary

The Turner Story 

Turner is a division of Time Warner along with our sister companies, HBO and Warner Bros. We are better known as the folks who bring you CNN, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Oh!k, truTV, TCM, TNT, Warner TV, Turner Sports and so much more! From cutting-edge breaking news stories, up-to-the-minute sports coverage, and the characters we grew up loving on to the shows we love today, Turner continues to be the gold standard in first class television programming and a demonstrated leader in digital content. At Turner, we believe diversity and inclusion are business imperatives so we’re looking for candidates from all backgrounds that can help us Re-imagine TV. 
No matter the risk, no matter the challenges, we are one Turner. Have fun; Less Fear; All in!

What part will you play? 

The Turner Asia Pacific Legal Department is looking for an experienced Legal Manager based in Hong Kong to provide substantive legal support to designated business partners in the Asia Pacific region, with a particular focus on China.

What will you be doing? 
  • Advising on, reviewing, analysing and drafting agreements in relation to consumer product and promotional licensing, game development and licensing, barter arrangements, marketing and promotional campaigns, advertising sales campaigns, location-based entertainment projects, original productions and programme syndication.
  • Advising on matters relating to brand management and the protection and enforcement of the Company’s intellectual property portfolio, property leasing, company secretarial and incorporation, business licensing, regulatory and compliance and employment.
  • Drafting in English and Simplified Chinese, translating between English and Simplified Chinese and vice-versa, developing template agreements, liaising regularly and negotiating in English and Chinese (Mandarin), developing a close working relationship with business teams, identifying and summarising key legal and business issues, conducting legal and compliance training.
What do we require from you?
  • Degree in Law
  • Minimum of 4 years PQE at a top or mid-tier law firm.
  • Experience with Chinese companies and/or in media is an advantage
  • Familiarity with China law and practice, as well IP, licensing, corporate and employment law in a common-law jurisdiction
  • Must have a keen sense of business acumen
  • Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands, as well as enjoy connecting with others and working as part of a team
  • Strong initiative, flexibility, “can-do” attitude and ability to influence others
  • Must have native level/fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin) skills, including ability to draft accurately in English and Simplified Chinese
  • Regional/Country Experience
  • Exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, work accurately and efficiently, be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment to meet tight deadlines and on multiple projects and be able to think outside the box to solve complex problems as part of a team.
But wait, there’s more!
  • Part of the Time Warner family of powerhouse brands
  • Cool benefits such as Summer Fridays
  • More Fun, Less Fear, All In Culture
All applications may be considered for other suitable positions within the Time Warner Group.

All applications will be retained for a maximum period of one year. Turner International Asia Pacific Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer A TimeWarner Company


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