Counsel - Advertising, Marketing Communications, and Consumer Products Legal Counsel - Southeast Asia

About Netflix

Netflix is a leading global entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide, providing access to diverse TV series, films, and games across multiple genres and languages. Members enjoy flexible streaming options, including play, pause, and resume features anytime and anywhere.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced legal counsel based in Singapore to join Netflix's legal team. This position will focus on managing business-to-business commercial agreements relevant to Netflix's expansion in advertising, consumer products, and marketing/brand partnerships within Southeast Asia (SEA). The role reports locally and works closely with regional and global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of drafting, negotiating, and executing B2B commercial contracts supporting Netflix's growth initiatives in SEA, including those related to consumer products and marketing partnerships.
• Deliver expert legal support for Netflix's advertising operations in SEA by drafting and negotiating agreements with advertising agencies, advertisers, measurement partners, and other third-party service providers.
• Act as a primary legal advisor to the advertising, consumer products, and marketing/brand partnerships teams, offering business-focused guidance regarding deal structures, risk management, intellectual property rights, approvals, sponsorship frameworks, and new advertisement products.
• Provide clear and actionable advice on SEA advertising regulations, covering consumer protection, labeling requirements, promotional rules, and industry norms, translating these legal standards into practical business strategies.
• Advise on usage rights, restrictions, and necessary approvals connected to Netflix’s intellectual property assets such as trademarks, logos, content segments, talent likenesses, and brand elements in commercial and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Netflix’s global and regional legal departments to align local agreements with overarching company policies and templates, ensuring appropriate localization for SEA markets.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancements of contracting processes, templates, and legal playbooks to facilitate efficient and timely deal execution in a dynamic environment.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of seven years’ relevant legal experience in-house or with a prominent law firm, with substantial hands-on involvement in advertising, intellectual property licensing, and brand/marketing partnership agreements, ideally in media, entertainment, technology, or consumer sectors.
• Strong proficiency in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex B2B commercial contracts involving advertising, sponsorships, marketing, consumer products, and strategic collaborations.
• Bar membership in good standing for at least one jurisdiction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SEA advertising laws and industry standards, capable of delivering compliance advice that is both practical and supportive of business initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights, with experience guiding brand-related rights and restrictions in marketing contexts.
• Excellent legal judgment and analytical capabilities to assess risks, offer balanced solutions, and align legal considerations with business goals.
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently within fast-paced settings, maintaining precision and meeting strict deadlines.
• Comfortable navigating global contract templates and policies while tailoring legal advice suitably for SEA markets.
• Intellectual curiosity and readiness to engage with new or evolving areas such as emerging advertising products, technologies, and business models.
• Commitment to professional ethics, integrity, discretion, and alignment with Netflix’s corporate culture and values.

Inclusion and Diversity

Netflix values inclusion and fosters a respectful and accommodating interview experience for all candidates. Requests for accommodations during recruitment can be made through the recruiting partner. As an equal opportunity employer, Netflix embraces diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.