Senior Counsel, Distribution and Business Development
ViacomCBS
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 12/8/2017 1:54:00 PM PST
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This position is a rare opportunity to become a member of the Viacom Law Department, one of the “Best Legal Departments” as recognized by Corporate Counsel Magazine in 2016. In this position, you will join a team of attorneys working on a broad variety of matters arising from the distribution of the Viacom Media Networks (VMN) and BET Networks (BETN) programming services and content.
Responsibilities:
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements arising from the distribution of the VMN/BETN programming services and related content on a broad array of media platforms (e.g., cable and satellite television, telco, wireless, internet, IPTV), with a focus on distribution agreements
• Provide advice and counsel on a variety of legal and business affairs matters
• Monitor contractual and regulatory compliance
• Assist with various departmental and administrative functions and assignments requiring interaction with other groups within Content Distribution (e.g., Finance; Strategy), with attorneys supporting other client groups and with executives from Viacom’s various other businesses
• Support senior attorneys as needed
Basic Qualifications
• J.D. and 4 years of relevant in-house or law firm experience are required
• New York State Bar membership is required
• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of contract and general corporate law is required
• Must have ability to evaluate complex agreements and effectively distill information for clients
• Knowledge of communications, technology and/or internet law and FCC regulation is a plus
Additional Qualifications
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment; to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing; and ability to negotiate agreements with third parties independently
• Must possess excellent drafting and organizational skills.
• Ability to work closely with and maintain effective relationships with VMN personnel within and outside primary client group
• Relevant experience in the cable television and digital media industries is a plus
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