Senior Legal Counsel
Reference:
20221900
Date Published:
16 June 2022
Job Type:
Lawyer
Job Location:
, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Employer:
Asian Football ConfederationAFC House
Jalan 1/155B
Bukit Jalil
57000 Kuala Lumpur
WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Malaysia
Tel: 0389943388
Job Description:
The Senior Legal Counsel's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Drafting and negotiating various types of commercial and corporate agreements;
Providing legal advice on commercial agreements (including media rights agreements, sponsorship agreements and licensing agreements) and event-related documents (including rules and regulations and bidding documents);
Providing regulatory and compliance advice regarding commercial and corporate matters;
Providing advice on IP matters (including with regard to the management of the AFC's portfolio); and
Participating in the implementation of the AFC's rights protection programs.
In addition, the Senior Legal Counsel shall delegate work to, and supervise the activities of, junior colleagues in the above-mentioned areas in line with the instructions of the Head of Unit.
Drafting and negotiating various types of commercial and corporate agreements;
Providing legal advice on commercial agreements (including media rights agreements, sponsorship agreements and licensing agreements) and event-related documents (including rules and regulations and bidding documents);
Providing regulatory and compliance advice regarding commercial and corporate matters;
Providing advice on IP matters (including with regard to the management of the AFC's portfolio); and
Participating in the implementation of the AFC's rights protection programs.
In addition, the Senior Legal Counsel shall delegate work to, and supervise the activities of, junior colleagues in the above-mentioned areas in line with the instructions of the Head of Unit.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of relevant commercial legal experience in an international organization and/or law firm.
Experience within the sports, media and/or marketing industry is an asset.
Demonstrable understanding of IP law.
Excellent communication, organizational and management skills. In particular, the Senior Legal Counsel should be comfortable communicating with junior colleagues in order to delegate work clearly and efficiently and be willing to aid the professional development of junior colleagues in a collaborative manner.
Excellent English language skills, both written and oral.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and related software
Experience within the sports, media and/or marketing industry is an asset.
Demonstrable understanding of IP law.
Excellent communication, organizational and management skills. In particular, the Senior Legal Counsel should be comfortable communicating with junior colleagues in order to delegate work clearly and efficiently and be willing to aid the professional development of junior colleagues in a collaborative manner.
Excellent English language skills, both written and oral.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and related software
Overview of Organisation:
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of Asian football and one of the six Confederations making up FIFA. Formed in 1954 in Manila, the AFC is now headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and consists of 47 Member Associations.
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