Counsel, Business Affairs - Korea

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including but not limited to: Content license agreements across various deal structures (e.g., exclusive/non-exclusive, co-production, distribution) Development and production agreements, covering talent, crew, and production service arrangements Underlying IP agreements Above-the-Line (ATL) agreements, including those with writers, directors, producers, and key talent Music contracts, including composer, performer, music director, or producer agreements, master use and synchronization license agreements, songwriter agreements, soundtrack release and distribution agreements, record company and music publishing waivers Act as a trusted business partner; focus on delivering pragmatic, business-first solutions that drive growth, moving beyond traditional, risk-averse legal management Conduct a thorough legal analysis on issues arising throughout the lifecycle of content from development and production to distribution and exploitation, such as identifying risks, ensuring compliance, advising on clearance (including music clearance), and proposing practical solutions Provide clear, solution-oriented legal guidance to external production partners, helping them navigate contractual obligations and regulatory requirements Maintain close alignment with multiple internal cross-functional partners, including Content, Production, Marketing/PR teams, to ensure consistency and efficiency in deal execution and business operations Manage, maintain, and update various legal templates, ensuring they reflect current business needs, legal standards, and industry best practices Licensed attorney in good standing in at least one jurisdiction. We typically see candidates with 7+ years of experience in this role, though we welcome candidates with fewer years who have demonstrated the depth and scope needed to handle this role independently Candidates with experience in media, entertainment, or intellectual property law, either at a law firm or as in-house counsel within the media/entertainment industry highly preferred Full professional fluency in both Korean and English, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills in both languages Strong business acumen combined with exceptional analytical abilities and sound judgment. We value practical, solution-oriented thinking that balances legal risk with business objectives Demonstrated ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably while managing multiple matters under tight deadlines Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional team relationships