- Degree in Law, Intellectual Property or a related discipline; legal qualification is advantageous.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in intellectual property, brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, investigations or enforcement, ideally within a regional APAC environment.
- Strong knowledge of intellectual property and brand protection, with practical experience managing enforcement matters.
- Experience working across multiple APAC markets and an understanding of the differing legal, regulatory and enforcement environments across the region.
- Experience working with customs authorities, law enforcement agencies, external investigators and/or specialist IP counsel is highly desirable.
- Experience within luxury, fashion, consumer goods or another brand-led industry would be an advantage.
- Strong understanding of online infringement, including e-commerce marketplaces, social media platforms and digital channels.
- Business-fluent written and spoken English; additional Asian language capability would be an advantage.
- Able to operate independently across a geographically diverse region while collaborating effectively with global and local stakeholders.
- Commercially minded and pragmatic, with the ability to balance legal risk, brand protection priorities and business considerations.
- Hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented, with strong judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, external partners and authorities.