Licensing Executive / Senior Licensing Executive

2 Weeks ago • 2 Years + • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves acquiring intellectual property (IP) rights from external companies to integrate into trading card games. Responsibilities include sourcing new business opportunities, negotiating and executing license agreements, managing licensing documents (in Japanese and English), tracking payments and royalties, assisting in product approvals, and liaising with Japanese associates. The position requires excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese, strong negotiation abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Some weekend/holiday work and overseas travel may be required.
Must have:
  • Diploma/Degree
  • 2+ years relevant experience
  • Excellent English & Japanese (written & oral)
  • Negotiation & problem-solving skills
  • Contractual compliance
  • Meticulous & detail-oriented
Good to have:
  • JLPT N1
  • Game/Anime knowledge
  • Rights management experience

Job Details

Licensing Executive / Senior Licensing Executive Job Description:

  • To acquire IP (intellectual property) rights from external companies to collaborate with our trading card games
  • Source and identify new business opportunities from companies whose IP will fit into our games
  • Negotiate and execute new/renewable license agreements to comply with contractual requirements for product titles and maximize revenue opportunities
  • Negotiate royalty and minimum guarantees with companies for their IP
  • Create and manage licensing business documents, process and records in both Japanese and English, including, but not limited to, licensing agreements / contracts administration, rights management, product release calendars, tracking of payment and royalties, facilitating of additional copyright licenses as necessary
  • Assist in the approval process of licensed products and marketing materials
Job Requirements:

  • Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in any field
  • At least 2 years of work experience in a relevant field
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese, both written and oral, in order to liaise with Japanese speaking associates
    • Has JLPT N1, or experience with using Japanese language in business settings preferred
  • Sensitive to cultural and linguistic nuances
  • Excellent at schedule management and multi-tasking
  • Adept at working both independently and in a team
  • Effective decision-making skills, strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Meticulous and attentive to detail
  • Has basic knowledge of games and/or anime
  • Open to work on some weekends/public holidays for Company events
  • Open to travel overseas for business trips when required
Please send a copy of your latest resume to: .
Kindly be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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