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.