Legal Director

2 weeks ago

Singapur, Singapore Firstfun Full time

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Legal Director to lead all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters for our global gaming business. This role requires a strategic legal leader with deep expertise in corporate, commercial, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks, capable of supporting international expansion, safeguarding our content and platforms, and ensuring compliance with fast-evolving gaming and digital regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Gaming Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
    • Ensure compliance with gaming, entertainment, and digital platform regulations in multiple jurisdictions (e.g., US, EU, Japan, Korea, Singapore).
    • Oversee age-rating, content review, probability disclosure, and in-game purchase compliance.
    • Monitor regulatory developments in online gaming, user protection, and government policies.
    • Draft, review, and negotiate agreements specific to gaming operations, including IP licensing, publishing, development, collaboration, vendor, and platform agreements.
    • Provide legal advice on corporate governance, equity financing, and shareholder matters.
    • Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks.
  • Cross-Border Expansion & Transactions
    • Lead legal aspects of international expansion, including entity setup, local compliance, and coordination with external counsel.
    • Support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships in the gaming industry.
    • Oversee dispute resolution for user complaints, IP infringement, platform issues, and regulatory investigations.
    • Identify and mitigate legal risks related to online content, user-generated materials, and monetization models.
  • Leadership & Team Management
    • Lead, mentor, and develop the in-house legal team.
    • Build and manage relationships with leading external counsel across global gaming hubs.
Qualifications
  • LL.M. or equivalent postgraduate law degree from a leading institution preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience, including top-tier law firm and in-house roles in the gaming, entertainment, or technology industry.
  • Strong background in corporate, commercial, M&A, and regulatory matters.
  • Proven ability to advise on global gaming compliance (e.g., content regulation, data privacy, in-app purchases, platform rules).
  • Deep understanding of IP licensing, publishing models, and digital platform partnerships.
  • Business-oriented, pragmatic, and able to balance risk management with commercial objectives.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and external counsel.
Seniority & Employment
  • Seniority level: Director
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Computer Games

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