Legal Counsel, Global Legal & Compliance
- Full-time
- Career Site Team: Legal
Company Description
NIQ/GFK is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods, Tech & Durable manufacturers and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.
NIQ GFK is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
Job Description
NIQ is seeking a dynamic and experienced lawyer with 6 to 8 years of post-qualification experience to join our in-house legal team as Legal Counsel for the Asia Pacific region. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, diverse region, providing legal support across a wide range of matters. The role will focus primarily on Southeast Asia, Korea, and Japan, while also supporting other markets as needed.
Key responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including Master Services Agreements, License Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements, in line with global standards.
- Advise on a range of legal matters, including disputes, employment law, corporate governance, and day-to-day legal inquiries from NielsenIQ's operations in the Asia Pacific region.
- Manage external counsel for litigation and dispute resolution, providing strategic oversight and ensuring effective evidence procurement.
- Support internal functions like HR and Finance with timely, practical legal advice, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and data protection regulations, including PDPA and GDPR.
- Independently manage a high-volume workload, prioritizing tasks and knowing when to escalate complex issues to the Chief Regional Counsel or relevant business leaders.
Qualifications
- 6-8 years of post-qualification experience in both law firm and corporate environments, preferably with a multinational company.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, licensing, company law, privacy law, and intellectual property, with experience drafting agreements and adapting templates for new business models.
- Understanding of corporate governance frameworks and the ability to apply internal policies and codes to various legal matters.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with fluency in English (written and verbal). Proficiency in Korean or Japanese is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion