Job Description

The mission of this role is to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Astera Labs’ SoC and systems products. Firmware is responsible for implementing the major differentiating features of Astera Labs’ products. As such, firmware is considered equally important to the hardware, and the firmware team is often customer-facing accordingly to ensure the needs of the customer are fully comprehended.

Basic qualifications

• Strong academic and technical background in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Science engineering. At a minimum, a Bachelor’s is required, and a Master’s is preferred.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.

• Experience developing firmware to execute in on-chip microcontrollers as well as C-language software development kits (SDKs) to execute on system management controllers (e.g. BMC).

• Experience working with logic designers to architect and verify HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs.

• Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, to plan and prepare for customer meetings in advance, and to work with minimal guidance and supervision.

• Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act fast with the customer in mind!

Required experience

• MQX RTOS or ThreadX Development or enablement

• High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs

• High level of proficiency in Python for automating pre-processors/post-processors and FW QC

• Working knowledge of software/firmware build environments, gcc/Make, Doxygen, and GitHub.

• Hands-on experience with Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment (e.g. Network Switches).

• Familiarity with SoC interfaces to common IP blocks such as PCIe Controllers, DDR Controllers, NVME Controllers, AMBA/AHB interfaces, on-chip memory interfaces, and other similar interfaces

• Direct experience working on products with high-speed interfaces common in Data Center equipment: PCI- Express (Gen-3 and above), 100/400G Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB, etc.

• Deep understanding of the L1, L2 and L3(good to have), and solid understanding of the IEEE 802.3(802.3df, 802.3db (good to have), 802.3de, 802.33dd)
• Experience developing the firmware for any of the TCP/IP based SoC (switch SoC or NIC function SoC) focusing on all aspects of RAS and its interface development for better user experience. 

Preferred experience

• Experience developing firmware to execute in on-chip microcontrollers as well as C-language SDKs to execute on system management controllers (e.g. BMC)

• Experience developing embedded firmware for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products

• Experience with industry forums and collaboration workgroups such as OCP and OpenBMC

Role

Shanghai.monks, is looking for an art-based Associate Creative Director to create integrated creative campaign concepts. You understand Chinese youth audiences, digital and social trends, and inspire our clients with smart creativity. You thrive in a creative agency where you get your hands dirty and stretch far to make work that is remembered beyond today.

Responsibilities

• You’ll spearhead the creation of breakthrough integrated concept decks spanning IMC, social, digital, film, and experiential.
• You’ll take the lead on pitching and selling high-stakes campaign concepts to senior-level clients with confidence and clarity.
• You’ll set the overarching visual direction for the brand, ensuring the team delivers "pixel-perfect" craft across every touchpoint.
• By leading from the front, you’ll infuse your team with creative ambition and actively foster top-tier talent.
• You’ll own the creative execution of projects, overseeing everything from the initial pitch through final production and delivery.
• You’ll partner with extraordinary copywriters, creative technologists, and producers across the global .Monks network to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in art-based and conceptual roles within top-tier creative agencies.
• At least 5 years of experience in Mainland China, paired with a deep understanding of the local social landscape and youth culture.
• Full professional fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is mandatory.
• You have a proven ability to manage, inspire, and grow diverse teams of creatives.
• You’re a genuine sports fan who is as skilled at elevated product storytelling as you are at driving social and community engagement around athletes.
• A body of work that demonstrates mastery across everything from high-end TVC and KV production to innovative social-first campaigns.
• Exceptional presentation skills with a track record of winning pitches and building strong client relationships.

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Role:
Shanghai.monks, the Shanghai office of global creative company .monks, is looking for a bilingual copy-based Group Head. You understand youth audiences, digital and social trends, and inspire our clients with smart creativity and sharp copy. You thrive in a digital creative agency where you get your hands dirty and stretch far to make work that is remembered beyond today.

Responsibilities ：

• You’ll lead by example as a driving creative force, infusing your team with creative ambition and fostering talent
• You’ll also own the creative execution of projects, seeing them through from pitch to final delivery.
• You'll be collaborating with extraordinary creatives, copywriters, designers, innovators, tech creators, data specialists, developers and producers and a lot more talented people across our expanding MediaMonks network.
• You’ll create not just what the client asked for but what their campaign needs, guiding and fostering their ambition in close and respectful collaboration, producing beautifully crafted decks that are in line with the project’s objectives and requirements.
• Working on multiple projects at once, you go above and beyond each brief to push what’s possible on both a creative and technical level.
• Pitching directly to our clients, you’ll be shaping and selling groundbreaking concepts that live and breathe in contemporary, fully integrated campaign executions across every imaginable and relevant discipline.

Requirements ：

• At least 6 years of related experience.
• Experience with global sports brands is highly preferred.
• You are a genuine sports fan who is as skilled at elevated product storytelling as you are at driving social and community engagement around athletes.
• Bi-lingual in English & Chinese is a must.
• This role requires you to come up with industry challenging ideas, and have the ability to present them in equally compelling decks that will make clients fall in love with your thinking.
• You know how to lead your team and provide clear creative direction and ownership over their projects.
• You can independently lead fast-paced pitches
• As part of a global company operating as one team across time zones, you need to be able to successfully direct work at a distance.

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Role

Shanghai.monks, the Shanghai office of global creative digital company Monks, is looking for a highly talented Growth Director to help accelerate growth in our Shanghai office. The Growth Director is responsible for creating net-new opportunities using a multi-channel growth approach. The primary measurement of success for this role is defined by achieving growth targets as set forth by the Shanghai Managing Director, as well as one’s ability to out-pitch, out-position, out-play, and out-procure the competition.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and drive the team to develop and execute sales strategies to profitably grow revenues and expand the account base in target markets.
• Drive effective, accurate, and timely forecasting and pipeline reporting.
• Partner with marketing, pre-sales, partner management, and professional services to maximize opportunities and foster cohesive sales strategies.
• Pipeline development and customer acquisition activities, including direct sales, co-selling with growth team leadership, managing directors, marketing teams, partnership leads and partner growth leads.
• Identifying areas of new opportunities within current client relationships ("white space") under the guidance of client leads.
• Designing strategies with Shanghai MD and market leadership to expand within client relationships.
• Build executive level relationships for new prospects and with present clients.
• Work closely with S4 cross functional teams on prospective deals to ensure accurate bids, compelling value propositions and a frictionless deal environment.
• Identify, develop and prospect cold leads.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Preferred years of experience: 10 years of full cycle sales experience; demonstrated career progression and strong performance as a senior leader, ideally in digital content, platform sales or related business. A minimum of 5 years leading a sales or partnership development organization.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating deals at senior levels of major brands; ideally brings deep relationships from the media and agency landscape.
• Experience working alongside producers, creatives & engineers. 
• Knowledge of technology; well-developed product sensibility and experience leading creative discussions regarding potentially innovative, unique and engaging content and product offerings.
• Track-record of collaboration and influencing across a large organization to deliver to expectations.
• Proven ability to use measurement and analytics to position performance data to illustrate impact.
• As an ideal candidate, you should have demonstrated success in a measured and commission driven compensation model, with a history of achieving lead conversation and revenue targets.  
• Strong business development skills with experience prospecting and bringing in new business.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with C level and Executive decision makers at the enterprise businesses/organizations.
• Ability to build and deliver exceptional presentations to your customers.
• Develop strategic and tactical account planning/execution and implement client strategy.
• Foster and develop key relationships. Act as the primary contact for campaign performance and review, troubleshooting, client training, new products and policy, and implementation questions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills both remote and in-person.
• Ability to articulate and educate Clients and team members on Digital strategy, trends, challenges.

Traits

• Competitive - you want to win and you effectively solve obstacles in the way of your goals.
• Organized - you use and create systems to stay on top of your responsibilities.
• Closer - you know how to seal the deal and get people over the finish line! 
• You are passionate and a have a deep, holistic knowledge and passion for creative, technology and digital.
• Skilled at working with cross-functional teams to successfully execute new product initiatives and develop partnerships.
• Thrives in fast-paced environment, and can embrace rapid change and innovation.
• Willing to travel as necessary.

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THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an autonomous, strategic, and flexible mid-level Legal Counsel who will thrive in a high-pressure, high-stakes creative environment. This role will handle deal negotiations for a broad range of creative production projects across Asia-Pacific, clearance of international marketing campaigns, provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders as well as working collaboratively alongside our other regional legal teams. This is a role where you’ll report to a Senior Legal Counsel (APAC), partner with the rest of the legal team working across the globe and collaborate with counterparts in other functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Tax, IT/Data and Growth teams). 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents and contracts that bolster our creative production teams in taking on bigger and bolder projects. Your primary focus will be on our MSAs, Statements of Work, RfPs, NDAs, and third party agreements.
• Join negotiations with internal teams and clients on commercial contracts and other legal agreements for our projects to negotiate commercial terms to align with company policies and objectives as well as mitigate potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Provide legal support and advice on compliance and clearance matters for all of our projects and campaigns in APAC.
• Work collaboratively with the APAC legal team to create, update and roll out contract policies and commercial/legal strategies to ensure the support of the business as it scales.
• Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment in the APAC markets, and provide appropriate advice on such changes and developments.
• Liaise with account managers and producers, amongst others throughout the company, to ensure correct implementation of all legal guidelines and other policies, and ensure compliance at all times. You will act as a trusted advisor to the internal stakeholders and make sure that compliance can be ensured.
• Create, maintain, and update internal agreement templates to reflect changes in the company's business and the legal landscape in general.
• Stay current on relevant industry, commercial, IP, privacy, data, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments to adapt our commercial processes accordingly.
• Help manage our legal administration to keep our day-to-day legal practices up-to-date.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• 4+ years experience working in a similar role - ideally with some in-house counsel experience.
• Qualified lawyer in good standing admitted to practice in a qualified jurisdiction.
• You can work in English and Mandarin at a high professional level (written and verbal). 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with digital advertising, technology, content and digital media, contract and commercial law, and copyright matters.
• Experience in privacy, intellectual property, HR and general corporate law is a huge plus.
• You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English and Mandarin (written and verbal). Other languages are a plus!
• You have negotiating skills and are experienced in drafting commercial contracts.
• You can provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders. 
• You have excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• You have a good eye for detail, as well as an ability to understand the bigger picture.
• You’re proactive, strategic, and results-oriented; able to work on tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

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THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an autonomous, strategic, and flexible mid-level Legal Counsel who will thrive in a high-pressure, high-stakes creative environment. This role will handle deal negotiations for a broad range of creative production projects across Asia-Pacific, clearance of international marketing campaigns, provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders as well as working collaboratively alongside our other regional legal teams. This is a role where you’ll report to a Senior Legal Counsel (APAC), partner with the rest of the legal team working across the globe and collaborate with counterparts in other functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Tax, IT/Data and Growth teams). 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents and contracts that bolster our creative production teams in taking on bigger and bolder projects. Your primary focus will be on our MSAs, Statements of Work, RfPs, NDAs, and third party agreements.
• Join negotiations with internal teams and clients on commercial contracts and other legal agreements for our projects to negotiate commercial terms to align with company policies and objectives as well as mitigate potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Provide legal support and advice on compliance and clearance matters for all of our projects and campaigns in APAC.
• Work collaboratively with the APAC legal team to create, update and roll out contract policies and commercial/legal strategies to ensure the support of the business as it scales.
• Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment in the APAC markets, and provide appropriate advice on such changes and developments.
• Liaise with account managers and producers, amongst others throughout the company, to ensure correct implementation of all legal guidelines and other policies, and ensure compliance at all times. You will act as a trusted advisor to the internal stakeholders and make sure that compliance can be ensured.
• Create, maintain, and update internal agreement templates to reflect changes in the company's business and the legal landscape in general.
• Stay current on relevant industry, commercial, IP, privacy, data, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments to adapt our commercial processes accordingly.
• Help manage our legal administration to keep our day-to-day legal practices up-to-date.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• 4+ years experience working in a similar role - ideally with some in-house counsel experience.
• Qualified lawyer in good standing admitted to practice in a qualified jurisdiction.
• You can work in English and Mandarin at a high professional level (written and verbal). 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with digital advertising, technology, content and digital media, contract and commercial law, and copyright matters.
• Experience in privacy, intellectual property, HR and general corporate law is a huge plus.
• You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English and Mandarin (written and verbal). Other languages are a plus!
• You have negotiating skills and are experienced in drafting commercial contracts.
• You can provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders. 
• You have excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• You have a good eye for detail, as well as an ability to understand the bigger picture.
• You’re proactive, strategic, and results-oriented; able to work on tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

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THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Marketing Communications Manager / Lead Writer to lead thought leadership and content development across APAC.

This role sits at the intersection of PR, content, and marketing, and is responsible for shaping compelling narratives that position Monks as a leader in marketing, technology, and culture.

You will work closely with regional and global stakeholders to develop high-quality content, amplify key moments (including events), and build a consistent and credible voice in the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

1) Thought Leadership & Content Creation

• Lead the development of thought leadership content across APAC
• Write and edit:
• Articles and opinion pieces (e.g. Campaign, WARC, trade media)
• LinkedIn posts and executive narratives
• POVs on key industry topics (AI, commerce, social, content, technology)
• Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and impactful content
• Shape and refine leadership voices across the region

2) Awards & Industry Recognition

• Support awards strategy, submissions and logistic across APAC (e.g. Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Campaign Asia Awards, Spikes Asia, Effies)
• Partner with internal teams to identify award-worthy work and stories
• Manage timelines, submissions, and coordination with markets and global teams
• Leverage award wins for PR, content, and amplification

3) Event Content & Amplification

• Working closely with event team to develop and maximize event impact
• Repurpose event content into:
• Social content
• Articles and PR stories
• Case studies and internal materials

4) PR & Media Relations

• Identify and develop media opportunities
• Support pitching of stories to key industry and trade publications
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant media contacts

5) Content Strategy & Systems

• Working closely with Marketing VP to establish a consistent content cadence across markets
• Build a repeatable framework to turn key moments into ongoing content
• Ensure alignment with global messaging while localizing for APAC relevance

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 6–10 years of experience in PR, content, editorial, or communications
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English (native or near-native level), Mandarin is a plus.
• Experience developing thought leadership or long-form content
• Strong understanding of marketing, advertising, and media landscape
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and translate ideas into narratives
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Background in agency, advertising media, or editorial/journalism
• Experience working across multiple APAC markets
• Familiarity with industry platforms such as Campaign, WARC, or similar
• Experience supporting events, speaking engagements, or executive profiling

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THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Marketing Communications Manager / Lead Writer to lead thought leadership and content development across APAC.

This role sits at the intersection of PR, content, and marketing, and is responsible for shaping compelling narratives that position Monks as a leader in marketing, technology, and culture.

You will work closely with regional and global stakeholders to develop high-quality content, amplify key moments (including events), and build a consistent and credible voice in the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

1) Thought Leadership & Content Creation

• Lead the development of thought leadership content across APAC
• Write and edit:
• Articles and opinion pieces (e.g. Campaign, WARC, trade media)
• LinkedIn posts and executive narratives
• POVs on key industry topics (AI, commerce, social, content, technology)
• Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and impactful content
• Shape and refine leadership voices across the region

2) Awards & Industry Recognition

• Support awards strategy, submissions and logistic across APAC (e.g. Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Campaign Asia Awards, Spikes Asia, Effies)
• Partner with internal teams to identify award-worthy work and stories
• Manage timelines, submissions, and coordination with markets and global teams
• Leverage award wins for PR, content, and amplification

3) Event Content & Amplification

• Working closely with event team to develop and maximize event impact
• Repurpose event content into:
• Social content
• Articles and PR stories
• Case studies and internal materials

4) PR & Media Relations

• Identify and develop media opportunities
• Support pitching of stories to key industry and trade publications
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant media contacts

5) Content Strategy & Systems

• Working closely with Marketing VP to establish a consistent content cadence across markets
• Build a repeatable framework to turn key moments into ongoing content
• Ensure alignment with global messaging while localizing for APAC relevance

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 6–10 years of experience in PR, content, editorial, or communications
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English (native or near-native level), Mandarin is a plus.
• Experience developing thought leadership or long-form content
• Strong understanding of marketing, advertising, and media landscape
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and translate ideas into narratives
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Background in agency, advertising media, or editorial/journalism
• Experience working across multiple APAC markets
• Familiarity with industry platforms such as Campaign, WARC, or similar
• Experience supporting events, speaking engagements, or executive profiling

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THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Marketing Communications Manager / Lead Writer to lead thought leadership and content development across APAC.

This role sits at the intersection of PR, content, and marketing, and is responsible for shaping compelling narratives that position Monks as a leader in marketing, technology, and culture.

You will work closely with regional and global stakeholders to develop high-quality content, amplify key moments (including events), and build a consistent and credible voice in the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

1) Thought Leadership & Content Creation

• Lead the development of thought leadership content across APAC
• Write and edit:
• Articles and opinion pieces (e.g. Campaign, WARC, trade media)
• LinkedIn posts and executive narratives
• POVs on key industry topics (AI, commerce, social, content, technology)
• Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and impactful content
• Shape and refine leadership voices across the region

2) Awards & Industry Recognition

• Support awards strategy, submissions and logistic across APAC (e.g. Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Campaign Asia Awards, Spikes Asia, Effies)
• Partner with internal teams to identify award-worthy work and stories
• Manage timelines, submissions, and coordination with markets and global teams
• Leverage award wins for PR, content, and amplification

3) Event Content & Amplification

• Working closely with event team to develop and maximize event impact
• Repurpose event content into:
• Social content
• Articles and PR stories
• Case studies and internal materials

4) PR & Media Relations

• Identify and develop media opportunities
• Support pitching of stories to key industry and trade publications
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant media contacts

5) Content Strategy & Systems

• Working closely with Marketing VP to establish a consistent content cadence across markets
• Build a repeatable framework to turn key moments into ongoing content
• Ensure alignment with global messaging while localizing for APAC relevance

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 6–10 years of experience in PR, content, editorial, or communications
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English (native or near-native level), Mandarin is a plus.
• Experience developing thought leadership or long-form content
• Strong understanding of marketing, advertising, and media landscape
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and translate ideas into narratives
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Background in agency, advertising media, or editorial/journalism
• Experience working across multiple APAC markets
• Familiarity with industry platforms such as Campaign, WARC, or similar
• Experience supporting events, speaking engagements, or executive profiling

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THE COMPANY

Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services. Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a worldwide team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries. 

With us, you'll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day. We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective. But it's not all work! Everyone at Monks knows how to have a good time, and everyone contributes to the positive energy of our culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an autonomous, strategic, and flexible mid-level Legal Counsel who will thrive in a high-pressure, high-stakes creative environment. This role will handle deal negotiations for a broad range of creative production projects across Asia-Pacific, clearance of international marketing campaigns, provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders as well as working collaboratively alongside our other regional legal teams. This is a role where you’ll report to a Senior Legal Counsel (APAC), partner with the rest of the legal team working across the globe and collaborate with counterparts in other functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Tax, IT/Data and Growth teams). 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents and contracts that bolster our creative production teams in taking on bigger and bolder projects. Your primary focus will be on our MSAs, Statements of Work, RfPs, NDAs, and third party agreements.
• Join negotiations with internal teams and clients on commercial contracts and other legal agreements for our projects to negotiate commercial terms to align with company policies and objectives as well as mitigate potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Provide legal support and advice on compliance and clearance matters for all of our projects and campaigns in APAC.
• Work collaboratively with the APAC legal team to create, update and roll out contract policies and commercial/legal strategies to ensure the support of the business as it scales.
• Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment in the APAC markets, and provide appropriate advice on such changes and developments.
• Liaise with account managers and producers, amongst others throughout the company, to ensure correct implementation of all legal guidelines and other policies, and ensure compliance at all times. You will act as a trusted advisor to the internal stakeholders and make sure that compliance can be ensured.
• Create, maintain, and update internal agreement templates to reflect changes in the company's business and the legal landscape in general.
• Stay current on relevant industry, commercial, IP, privacy, data, employment, and other laws, regulations, and developments to adapt our commercial processes accordingly.
• Help manage our legal administration to keep our day-to-day legal practices up-to-date.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• 4+ years experience working in a similar role - ideally with some in-house counsel experience.
• Qualified lawyer in good standing admitted to practice in a qualified jurisdiction.
• You can work in English and Mandarin at a high professional level (written and verbal). 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with digital advertising, technology, content and digital media, contract and commercial law, and copyright matters.
• Experience in privacy, intellectual property, HR and general corporate law is a huge plus.
• You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English and Mandarin (written and verbal). Other languages are a plus!
• You have negotiating skills and are experienced in drafting commercial contracts.
• You can provide practical and business-focused guidance and support to internal business stakeholders. 
• You have excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• You have a good eye for detail, as well as an ability to understand the bigger picture.
• You’re proactive, strategic, and results-oriented; able to work on tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

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Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That's where you come in.

As a Senior Game Product Manager (Monetization and Growth) on the Fight for the Golden Spatula (FFGS) team, you will guide the strategy and delivery of the monetization related production and create exciting new experience within Fight for the Golden Spatula.  You will engage with the community and player data to ensure that the team is delivering maximum value, maintaining a singular focus on providing the best possible player experience. You will also establish what success looks like and work closely with our partners of development and publishing for building a clear plan for the development team to achieve it. You will report into FFGS's Director, Game/Product direction.

Responsibilities:

• Drive exciting new monetization strategy and content that allow players to express themselves and customize their game experience 
• Drive monetization related system features design and related content production with development team
• Support Riot on the daily operations and production of Fight for the Golden Spatula, and work with our partners on further developing game content
• Assist the production team and product managers with being involved in game production projects, improve feature landing efficiency and collaborating with partners to optimize players’ experiences
• Be responsible for continuous efforts in understanding players, monitoring and analyzing in-game and around game experiences performance in FFGS
• Follow closely on market trends for in-game social and growth product features, while gathering market and competitor intelligence to inform our own strategy

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in game product management or game development, practiced knowledge of monetization strategy and product development with expertise in aligning product roadmaps with desired outcomes and goals.
• Experience with managing external partnership with developers and publishers 
• Experience with Agile frameworks - managing the priority of team and product backlogs and knowing your way around a product roadmap.
• Fluent in Mandarin

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience playing FFGS and other titles in the autobattler genre, and have a deep understanding of the mode and associated systems
• You take a holistic systems thinking view of the product development life-cycle and adapt processes accordingly.
• Experience being the accountable party for co-development game products
• Experience with a global, live game service
• Fluent in English

Don’t forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we’ll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!