Counsel
A+E Networks
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Full Time Job
THE ROLE: Counsel
A+E Networks has an open position in New York for a transactional attorney who will provide support to all divisions commissioning, licensing, and/or producing content for any of A+E Networks' brands.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Counsel, A+E Networks:
Under the direction of senior attorneys in the Content Group
• Negotiate and draft various agreements relating primarily to nonfiction/real life/documentary projects; e.g., concept development; program commission, co-production, and/or acquisition; talent, writer, and other service provider agreements; option/purchase agreements;
• Interact with internal clients (e.g., programming, in-house production, production management, finance, accounting, marketing personnel), as well as individuals at external companies (e.g., production companies, agencies, outside law firms) to determine the necessary information to effectively negotiate and draft the applicable agreements, and respond to comments effectively and quickly;
• Stay attuned to the ever-evolving business needs of clients, discussing and revising template provisions to achieve business goals;
• Track projects and provide status updates to ensure that projects assigned are handled in a timely and efficient manner; and
• Research information and provide both legal and business guidance to the various clients.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
On our team, you'll be at the core of A+E's businesses-working to conclude deals to create content with key business partners, whether for our own exploitation or exploitation by another company. You'll learn about content creation from start (pitch, acceptance, and development) to finish and beyond (delivery and ancillary exploitation). The team is a highly engaged, collaborative, and motivated one, eager to discuss issues and provide solutions that meet company needs, while appropriately protecting the company from a legal perspective. You'll interact with L&BA colleagues in other areas, too (including Risk, Standards & Practices, Rights & Clearances, Distribution, International, etc.). Your work load will be varied, and while juggling projects may not always be easy, you'll be encouraged to interact often to brainstorm and formulate creative solutions consistently.
YOUR STORY:
• JD Degree from an accredited law school and New York State bar admission
• 2 to 5 years of relevant legal experience (preference given to prior experience in the entertainment/media field)
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills needed; must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized
• Strong oral and written communication skills (writing samples requested)
THAT SOMETHING EXTRA:\nIf you've read this far, you're likely a great fit for us…and maybe you're fluent in sign language, have studied the circus arts or are currently writing a screenplay. If you have a special skill or backstory that might directly or indirectly help you succeed in this role, we'd love to hear about it in your cover letter.