THE ROLE:
This role will oversee the three major areas of commercial transactions (comprised of supporting the Distribution, Total Media Solutions and Global Content Sales divisions) and the adjacent areas supported by the attorney teams that principally support those divisions (including vendor management and privacy). This role will both manage the heads of those teams and do hands-on legal work on transactions on those teams on deals staffed with members of those teams. This role provides an opportunity for a seasoned and experienced manager as well as a skilled transactional attorney.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Negotiate, draft and finalize a variety of agreements relating to content distribution and content licensing with MVPDs, vMVPDs, digital platforms including SVOD, AVOD, EST/DTO/TVOD, Diginet and FAST; technology and services with vendors in finance, HR and other areas; and privacy.
Work to oversee agreements for and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders and their teams throughout the company including in the distribution, global content sales, digital and other divisions and including preparation of charts and other materials on contract terms.
Manage and oversee senior attorneys in various transactional verticals who in turn manage teams of attorneys.
Oversee advice on compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and contractual compliance (e.g., tracking MFNs, compliance with contractual obligations).
Maintain relationships with both internal and external clients, as well as counterparts at other networks and with outside counsel to remain current with the latest industry trends and contractual positions.
