The UP&E Business & Legal Affairs team is seeking an experienced, motivated, and collaborative in-house lawyer to support the Consumer Products business across the Asia Pacific region (APAC).  The role will look after contract needs related to IP consumer product and publishing licensing agreements, retail/marketing campaigns, design asset creation and other services arrangements and provide business & legal affairs support to commercial/category and creative teams across UP&E APAC offices in Sydney, Tokyo & Seoul. You will work closely with cross-functional partners in compliance, tax, IP enforcement, accounting/finance and other business and legal stakeholders located in Universal’s APAC, Los Angeles and London offices as you work across a range of licensing and legal issues.  This role will report to the VP, Business & Legal Affairs based in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and coordinate with category management, marketing, product development, creative, and finance executives at all levels of seniority to identify and resolve business and legal issues (including issues relating to contract interpretation), mitigate risk, and provide ongoing counsel, advice and support.
• Draft, manage and negotiate a high volume of intellectual property license and service agreements associated with the licensing, distribution, promotion and marketing of toys, apparel, books and other consumer goods.
• Management of junior staff, fostering training and development whilst concurringly managing an independent workload.
• Supervise and review contracts and related legal work product generated by the Business & Legal Affairs team, aligning priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with NBCUniversal tax, compliance, IP/trademark, controllership/finance, litigation and other internal teams on a range of issues.
• Advise internal stakeholders on new business propositions, undertake research and identify potential issues and risks.
• Create ad-hoc contracts and legal documents as business requirements dictate.
• Assist with royalty audits, interpreting contractual language and finalising settlement agreements.
• Perform additional duties and manage special projects as needed.

Join AECOM’s Transport Group in South-East Queensland as a Technical Director, with a strong focus on design management. You will step into a dynamic role that blends leadership, innovation and project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to guide a talented multidisciplinary group of professionals as a project leader for the delivery of complex, region-shaping projects.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee the design, coordination, and successful delivery of major transport infrastructure projects. Your technical management skills will be crucial in ensuring that designs are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and implement best practices in design management to drive efficiency and excellence in project outcomes.
• Cultivate a culture of excellence, inspiring teams to deliver high-quality results that achieve or exceed client expectations.
• Engage regularly with clients, allowing you to forge strong relationships and truly understand their needs, which is essential for driving satisfaction and securing repeat business. Your reputation for delivering exceptional results will help enhance AECOM's standing in the market.
• Identify opportunities to expand our portfolio, lead proposal efforts, and enhance AECOM’s presence in the market. Your skills and vision will be instrumental in winning new projects and shaping the future of our strategic initiatives.

If you’re a motivated leader with a passion for delivering impactful solutions, this position offers you the chance to make a significant difference in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Join us, and let’s create a legacy of excellence together. 

What will a day in this role look like: 

• Lead the design and coordination of major transport infrastructure projects, focusing on technical management, project performance, client relationships, and contractor relationships.
• Work with an industry-leading team on a broad range of transport infrastructure projects that shape cities and regions, including some of Queensland’s largest road and passenger transport projects, and indeed Australia-wide. 
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration with our multidisciplinary teams.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, customers, and partners.
• Influence and lead strategy development and execution to achieve business success.
• Lead change and drive productivity by championing our digital delivery initiatives, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices to enhance project outcomes.

Who are we?

So you might ask, who’s CreditorWatch? Well, we are a leading Australian data and technology company that provides businesses with access to unique data and innovative products. By using our platform, our customers can confidently manage their commercial relationships, improve productivity and reduce financial risk.

As a commercial credit reporting bureau, we offer a complete suite of credit reporting products and data insights covering the entire customer lifecycle, from customer onboarding and credit decision automation to credit risk management and automated collections.

We were established in 2010 and most recently were named as one of AFR’s Top 10 Best Places to Work as well as certified by Great Place to Work consecutively across 2022 and 2023.

We saw significant growth in 2023 and that’s not about to change. We are experiencing massive growth this year, scaling at pace, making this the perfect time to join CreditorWatch.

Our Purpose

Empower Australian businesses to trade confidently with their customers.

Our Mission

We aim to be number one in our industry by delivering unique data insights and innovative products.

Your Role & Team

The Corporate team focusses on CreditorWatch’s core customers who range from $25m - $250m in annual turnover. The corporate function is the engine room of the business which includes business development and account managers in each state as well as a specialist team, with a representative focused on each product in our suite.

The Corporate Sales Manager is required to oversee and manage the Account Management team who are focussed on outbound activity, pipeline generation and monthly recurring revenue targets. A major part of the role is balancing these core KPI’s alongside the personal development and career progression of the team.   

In this role, you will be fully responsible for the sales performance of the team including relevant territory reviews, pipeline funnel management, forecasting and team development. 

Some of your responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Inspire a Winning Culture: Foster an empowering, collaborative environment built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect, while celebrating individual and team successes. 
• Champion Growth and Development: Provide ongoing mentorship, personalised development plans, and career progression opportunities to help team members reach their full potential. 
• Strengthen Key Customer Relationships: Partner with the team to build enduring relationships with key customers ensuring retention, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities are maximised. 
• Deliver Accurate Forecasting: Own and deliver accurate forecasts for team performance, ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals.
• Optimise Patch Management: Conduct regular territory reviews to ensure equitable distribution of opportunities and maximise team potential across all regions. 
• Support Strategic Growth Initiatives: Develop and execute both short-term and multi-year plans, balancing immediate wins with sustainable, long-term success. 
• Focus on High-Value Activities: Guide the team in pipeline prioritisation and time management, ensuring effort is concentrated on high-impact opportunities. 
• Collaborate to Drive Results: Work closely with marketing, product, and other internal teams to align strategies and equip the team with resources to exceed expectations. 
• Maintain and Drive High Standards of Performance: Reinforce the team’s high-performance culture by setting clear KPIs, reviewing performance regularly, and providing support to sustain excellence. 
• Lead with Transparency and Advocacy: Represent the team within the organisation, championing their successes, addressing challenges, and advocating for resources to enable continued success. 

Our ideal candidate

• 1-3 Years of Leadership Experience: Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing sales or account management teams, with a track record of achieving results. 

• Sales Funnel Expertise: Strong understanding of opportunity and lead qualification funnels, with experience optimising pipeline performance and driving conversions. 

• Coaching and Development: Demonstrated success in mentoring team members to achieve their goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Forecasting and Data-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in delivering accurate sales forecasts and using data insights to inform strategic decisions. 

• CRM and Commercial Acumen: Proficient in CRM systems and adept at aligning team efforts with business objectives to deliver measurable revenue growth. 

More than just work