Description:
At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.ABOUT THIS ROLE
As Corporate Counsel Audible APAC, you will be a member of the Audible Legal and the global Amazon Global Entertainment legal team, and support the Audible content development, licensing and distribution in the APAC region (excluding Japan) and other initiatives impacting Audible in the APAC region. This role will be located in our Singapore office.
As Corporate Counsel, Audible APAC, you will...
- Structure, draft, and negotiate licensing, distribution, production, marketing, and other commercial agreements
- Support the development and production of original content, and provide counsel on production and post-production related matters
- Provide ongoing legal counsel across a range of fields, including intellectual property, marketing review, consumer affairs and regulatory compliance
- Support international expansion matters and other projects
- Provide compliance training to the business teams
- Some travel may be required
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Requirements:
- Qualified to practice law in a common law jurisdiction (AU, UK, US, etc.)- 5+ years attorney experience in content development, production and marketing, including drafting and negotiating contracts
- Experience working with a studio, production company, or an entertainment and media law firm, and must have extensive experience and strong skills in drafting and negotiating entertainment contracts- Strong legal and business judgment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, together with proficiency in local territory language
- Experience structuring, drafting, negotiating, and closing a broad range of commercial contracts
- Ability to analyze and assess business processes, spot issues and propose/implement solutions
- Ability to function autonomously yet communicate laterally and upwardly with ease
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
12 Feb 2025;
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amazon.jobs