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Vance is a results-driven senior legal counsel with over a decade of experience providing strategic legal advice to global business leaders in Europe, Asia, and North America. Currently serving as the Head of Legal at DAZN, the world's first pure-sport live and on-demand streaming service.In his role as Senior Regional Legal Counsel at Hewlett-Packard, Vance supported Asia Pacific and North America business teams in a multinational IT company. He structured, drafted, and negotiated hundreds of technology-related contracts, ensuring compliance with global laws and regulations.Before Hewlett-Packard, Vance served as an attorney at the law firm Clark Hill. In this capacity, he managed a team focused on e-discovery matters for Japanese companies. Vance led due diligence for Toyota Motors, crafted litigation strategy, and provided crucial legal advice in regulatory investigations.Leadership Qualities:(1) Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic legal initiatives that align with overall business objectives.(2) Effective Negotiator: Proven success in negotiating high-stakes agreements, including major sports rights deals, technology contracts, and partnerships.(3) Global Perspective: Extensive experience providing legal guidance to business leaders across diverse regions, encompassing Europe, Asia, and North America.(4) Innovative Problem Solver: Adept at creatively addressing complex legal challenges and finding innovative solutions to protect organizational interests.(5) Collaborative Leadership: Strong track record of fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams, both internally and externally.(6) Regulatory Compliance Expertise: In-depth knowledge and experience navigating global legal landscapes, ensuring compliance with various regulations, including GDPR, data protection laws, and antitrust regulations.(7) Operational Efficiency: Proven ability to enhance departmental efficiency, as demonstrated by restructuring legal support guidelines, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.(8) Risk Management: Skillful in assessing enterprise risk and implementing measures to safeguard company interests in diverse legal and regulatory environments.(9) Cultural Fluency: Fluent in written and spoken Japanese, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse cultural contexts.(10) Continuous Learning and Development: A commitment to ongoing professional development, staying informed on evolving legal trends, regulations, and industry best practices.

Listed skills include International Law, Transactional Law, Contract Negotiation, Immigration Law, and 10 others.