License Compliance Manager

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

Overview

Based in Taipei, reporting to the Senior Director, License Compliance–APAC and Japan. This position will assist in managing Dolby’s licensing compliance program in Taiwan, licensee audit processes and ensuring internal strategy alignments with other functional groups in the Greater China region. The successful candidate will be accountable for the execution of compliance initiatives within this region.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Compliance revenue target and team performance in the mainland China region.
• Develop and maintain a strong strategic partnership with the Dolby’s Commercial Partnership and Patent team to recover revenue from licensees who have been identified as non-compliant in the use of Dolby IP
• Develop and maintaining regional partnerships with both external organizations and internal stakeholders in pursuit of Dolby’s compliance program
• Provide appropriate guidance and lead audit firms in obtaining accurate audit results
• To play an important role in the settlement negotiations within the China region, aligning with Dolby overall strategy and goals
• Lead and provide guidance to grow engagement managers in China
• Assist in maintaining necessary relationships with licensees and industry bodies where applicable

Qualifications

• MS/MBA/CPA/CA/CISA, or other relevant certification.  JD / Legal Degree a plus
• Audit and/or Forensics experience or equivalent is required
• Minimum four years’ experience with license compliance experience,
• Good understanding of technology and licensing in the context of intellectual property
• Ability to analyze the long-term impact of new or anticipated business decisions and strategies
• Proven experience with building strong relationships and instilling trust with internal and external customers
• Ability to work effectively across functions to achieve common goals.  Strong team player.
• Strong communication skills - ability to articulate verbally and in writing, plans, processes, policies and issues to stakeholders
• Regular business travels are required
• Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Strong leadership skills with ability to handle tough situations and conversations/negotiations

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