Assistant Vice President, Legal Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Area

The Company is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Legal with a focus on content acquisition, investment, production, and distribution. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, including those for content acquisition and licensing across various platforms. This role involves structuring complex rights packages, advising on digital rights management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and censorship guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a degree in law, be professionally qualified, and have 7-12 years' legal practice experience, preferably in the media and entertainment industry. Key requirements for this position at the company include a strong background in contract law, telecommunications law, and related media laws, as well as excellent drafting, analytical, and research skills. The role also demands the ability to manage talent and music rights, handle dispute resolution, and work with external counsel on piracy matters. The candidate should be adept at problem-solving, have a proactive attitude, and be able to work effectively in a high-pressure, dynamic environment. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as is the ability to build effective relationships and work both independently and as part of a team. A passion for the media and entertainment industry, including TV, digital, radio, movies, music, and technology, is also a key attribute for the role.

Hiring Company

Measat/ASTRO - South East Asia’s largest multinational satellite TV and radio conglomerate