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Director, Business & Legal Affairs
Scripps Networks Interactive
Knoxville, TN
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Scripps Networks Interactive, the leader in lifestyle media with top brands such as HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel, is searching for a Business & Legal Affairs Director in Knoxville, TN to join our team. In this role, the Business & Legal Affairs Director provides legal support and counsel for matters related to the acquisition and exploitation of intellectual property and talent services. This position is located at Scripps Networks' main campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Not familiar with Knoxville?
Many people know Knoxville as the heart of Vol Country, but it's also been named Top 100 Best Places to Live, Forbes' Best Places for Careers, Forbes' Most Affordable Cities, Huffington Post's Top 10 Places to Relocate to in the US and more.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Provide counsel for litigation and bankruptcy matters related to content
Review legal requests related to releases, and maintain release templates
Review third party interim financing documentation
Build process, and liaison with internal finance department, on revenue sharing
Review non-disclosure agreement requests
Provide legal support on production guidelines and related documentation
Review background check requests
Provide legal research and support on production and talent related matters (ex. drones, elected official appearances, minors, controlled substances, construction oversight …)
Review and summarize complicated legal documents as requested by supervising counsel
Provide legal support to mitigate potential legal issues related to securing content and talent, and assist in developing strategies to reduce potential areas of risk
Perform other tasks as requested by supervising counsel
Negotiate legal aspects of agreements related to duties and responsibilities, and as assigned by supervisor
Advise client groups and/or supervising attorney regarding compliance with contractual provisions
Maintain databases to reflect status of work product
Interface with legal department members and/or outside counsel
Develop and maintain relationships with outside counsel and other related personnel for the benefit of the company
Interface with corporate risk management to ensure adequate coverage of all appropriate risks
Participate in the development of strategies for the optimization of the value of the company's assets
Serve as source of information for supervising attorney, client group and/or legal department in regards to obligations, rights, restrictions, and contractual provisions
Function as an information source in regards to the company's rights and obligations
Stay current in regards to developments within the industry, and changes in applicable technology, to maintain efficiency in performance
Maintain visibility in the industry by regularly interacting with peers in similar positions at other companies
Employees will also perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What do you need to have?
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of 8 years of experience in related field
Active License to practice law in the United States
In addition, we would like to have:
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of resources
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, and regulations related to contracts and intellectual property
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Negotiation skills
Knowledge of best practices that may require significant innovation for improving products, processes or services by applying advanced understanding of complex functional/technical and business issues and challenges
Ability to Integrate internal and external views to create a business-relevant perspective
Ability to anticipate resources requirements and modify plans as needed
Entertainment Industry experience a plus
Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong background with Internet based search engines
Proficient with cloud-based document management and storage software
Active license to practice law with Tennessee and/or New York admission preferred
Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills
Strong organizational skills with ability to act independently and responsibly
Capacity to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work collaboratively with team members
Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional groups
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Scripps Networks Interactive, the leader in lifestyle media with top brands such as HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel, is searching for a Business & Legal Affairs Director in Knoxville, TN to join our team. In this role, the Business & Legal Affairs Director provides legal support and counsel for matters related to the acquisition and exploitation of intellectual property and talent services. This position is located at Scripps Networks' main campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Not familiar with Knoxville?
Many people know Knoxville as the heart of Vol Country, but it's also been named Top 100 Best Places to Live, Forbes' Best Places for Careers, Forbes' Most Affordable Cities, Huffington Post's Top 10 Places to Relocate to in the US and more.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Provide counsel for litigation and bankruptcy matters related to content
Review legal requests related to releases, and maintain release templates
Review third party interim financing documentation
Build process, and liaison with internal finance department, on revenue sharing
Review non-disclosure agreement requests
Provide legal support on production guidelines and related documentation
Review background check requests
Provide legal research and support on production and talent related matters (ex. drones, elected official appearances, minors, controlled substances, construction oversight …)
Review and summarize complicated legal documents as requested by supervising counsel
Provide legal support to mitigate potential legal issues related to securing content and talent, and assist in developing strategies to reduce potential areas of risk
Perform other tasks as requested by supervising counsel
Negotiate legal aspects of agreements related to duties and responsibilities, and as assigned by supervisor
Advise client groups and/or supervising attorney regarding compliance with contractual provisions
Maintain databases to reflect status of work product
Interface with legal department members and/or outside counsel
Develop and maintain relationships with outside counsel and other related personnel for the benefit of the company
Interface with corporate risk management to ensure adequate coverage of all appropriate risks
Participate in the development of strategies for the optimization of the value of the company's assets
Serve as source of information for supervising attorney, client group and/or legal department in regards to obligations, rights, restrictions, and contractual provisions
Function as an information source in regards to the company's rights and obligations
Stay current in regards to developments within the industry, and changes in applicable technology, to maintain efficiency in performance
Maintain visibility in the industry by regularly interacting with peers in similar positions at other companies
Employees will also perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What do you need to have?
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of 8 years of experience in related field
Active License to practice law in the United States
In addition, we would like to have:
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of resources
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, and regulations related to contracts and intellectual property
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Negotiation skills
Knowledge of best practices that may require significant innovation for improving products, processes or services by applying advanced understanding of complex functional/technical and business issues and challenges
Ability to Integrate internal and external views to create a business-relevant perspective
Ability to anticipate resources requirements and modify plans as needed
Entertainment Industry experience a plus
Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong background with Internet based search engines
Proficient with cloud-based document management and storage software
Active license to practice law with Tennessee and/or New York admission preferred
Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills
Strong organizational skills with ability to act independently and responsibly
Capacity to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work collaboratively with team members
Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional groups
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