Counsel (Entertainment & Production) Responsibilities: Serve as dedicated legal support for individual company brands and business groups, advising primarily on entertainment law matters, including intellectual property review and enforcement, agreements for cast and crew, engaging entertainment industry unions, tracking rights and permissions, adhering to company production and development standards, branded content programs, and other matters related to scripted and unscripted programming. Occasional support on branded content and ad sales matters. Manage relationships with external production and development partners including external entertainment counsel, rights and clearance consultants, and third-party production services companies. Manage administration and resolution of legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships. Help maintain Legal and Business Affairs Team infrastructure, company records, and internal systems. Stay up-to-date and keep key business partners informed about changes to existing policies, laws, and regulations.
Qualifications: JD degree, admission to New York State Bar (must be in good standing), and 5+ years of relevant work experience (in-house experience at a digital media company) preferred. Basic understanding of the universe of transactions and legal issues that arise at a digital media company, including content production and distribution, digital advertising, data management and security, commercial real estate, and personnel management. Experience and confidence independently drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements. Ability to handle multiple tasks on tight deadlines while remaining organized, composed, and thoughtful. Strong sense of urgency and people management skills. Excellent organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and passion for results. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of relevant technology, including various digital distribution channels, content development systems, and advertising platforms. Willingness to adopt new tools and systems. Strong interest in the business and desire to work within a multidisciplinary team.
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