Job Description
*Posting on behalf of IPG - Interpublic Group
IPG is one of the world’s largest advertising, marketing and communications organisations. Its SC&E (specialized communications services, events, sports and entertainment marketing, and strategic consulting) reporting segment provides best-in-class global public relations and other specialized communications services, events, sports and entertainment marketing, and strategic consulting. The segment is comprised of agencies that provide a range of marketing services expertise such as Weber Shandwick (www.webershandwick.com), GOLIN (www.golin.com), Octagon (www.octagon.com) and Jack Morton (www.jackmorton.com).
What is the role?
This is an interesting and engaging role of a type that rarely comes up, in a fast moving and fun sector. As SC&E’s sole APAC based lawyer you will provide expert guidance and insight to SC&E’s agencies across APAC. You will report in to the EMEA APAC Regional Counsel based in London and form part of his team. As such, you will have the autonomy to evolve the position whilst being supported by others with extensive experience and the ability to provide guidance as required.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- acting as a trusted advisor and providing counsel to agency heads and senior staff on business affairs and legal issues
- working alongside colleagues from across our diverse business to structure, draft and negotiate client contracts and scopes of service
- delivering talent, production and other supplier agreements
- working on new business opportunities, reviewing confidentiality agreements and proposed contract terms
- supporting the formulation, preparation and implementation of improved risk-management processes including staff training on legal and business affairs issues
- working alongside IPG Legal regional colleagues working for other segments to formulate and deliver compliance and education programs to keep all IPG’s APAC agencies up-to-date on changes in local law and maintaining global/regional best practise
- liaising with senior market, regional and global colleagues to ensure a consistency of approach across markets
- assisting with the management of our agencies’ trademark and domain name portfolio in the region
- assisting on employment, data protection, insurance, litigation, property and other general legal matters as they arise
- liaising with and managing external counsel
Requirements:
Demonstrating a thorough knowledge of commercial contracts and IP law, you will ideally have some experience working in or with the marketing, advertising and/or media sectors on issues such as marketing communications and/or branding clearance, content production, talent/influencer engagement, event staging or digital products and services. A particular interest in content production and compliance would be welcome. You’ll also need to demonstrate the following qualities:
- ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to varied audiences and stakeholders remotely and in person. You will be engaging, inquisitive, and collegiate with good soft skills
- significant transactional and/or contract negotiation experience
- outstanding written skills, including ability to draft concise and effective contracts
- proven ability to think strategically and analyse and solve problems in the best interest of the group and its agencies
- ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- commitment to driving our agencies forward as a strategic partner to senior management, rather than just a support service provider
- comfortable and effective in giving training in person and remotely
- high level of technological and digital literacy
- multi-jurisdictional legal and commercial experience. Where China is the largest regional market, prior experience in China preferred but not essential
- written and spoken fluency in English a must, similar ability in Chinese is preferred but not essential, other relevant local language skills are beneficial.
BENEFITS OF JOINING IPG:
One of our primary goals is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- Business Travel
- Employee Compensation
- Voluntary Mandatory Provident Fund
- Flexible work arrangement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement