- Company: BBC Studios
- Location: Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Salary: S$1,440–S$2,160/wk
BBC Studios at a glance
BBC Studios - Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
About This Position
The Legal Counsel role at BBC Studios in Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide) is to provide high-quality, commercially focused legal advice and support across Asia. You will be a key member of our legal team, working closely with various business units to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal guidance on a range of matters including contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support decision-making processes.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across different business units.
- Ensure all legal documentation is accurate, clear, and complies with relevant laws and regulations.
Skills & Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the media industry or related sectors.
- Degree in Law (LLB) and qualified to practice law in Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide).
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, contract law, and regulatory frameworks relevant to the media industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate legal advice clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
About the Company
BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company born from the BBC. We are dedicated to creating and distributing the world’s most sought-after TV, audio, and digital content. Our mission is to be at the forefront of entertainment and storytelling, offering powerful and inspiring stories to audiences worldwide.
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Working in Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
Singapore (nationwide), officially the Republic of Singapore (nationwide), is an island country in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore (nationwide) Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along with the State of Johor in Malaysia to the north.
Note: Singapore (nationwide) observes a public holiday on Aug 10 — National Day.
🇸🇬 Relocation safety for Singapore (nationwide): Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in Singapore (nationwide): 2.8% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Singapore (nationwide): $98,814 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Singapore (nationwide): 0.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Singapore (nationwide): 5.0% (annual) — via World Bank
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Self-Confidence
- Perseverance
- Stress Tolerance
- Self-Control
- Achievement Orientation
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school -- for example, a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Legal occupations earn a national median of $99,052 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Market context
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Listing facts
- Role Legal Counsel
- Employer BBC Studios
- Location Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) S$1,440–S$2,160/wk
- Posted August 9, 2026
- Apply by September 8, 2026
- Country Singapore (nationwide)
- Overview Full job description on this page (241 words)
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Typical work in Legal Counsel
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- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
- Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
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