Counsel, Production Content Review
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New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 5/2/2019 12:55:00 PM PST
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Counsel clients across all Viacom channels (BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, et al) regarding legal issues relating to multi-platform programming, including intellectual property, defamation, privacy, right of publicity, and handle related claims. This position will report to the VP, Business and Legal Affairs.
• Advise production and legal clients on a wide range of issues in the broadcast and digital realms, including copyright, fair use, trademarks, libel, defamation, privacy and right of publicity
• Review scripts, casting materials, programming and other related materials to identify legal issues
• Investigate and respond to related claims
• Clearly and succinctly articulate legal advice both verbally and in writing
• Manage a wide variety of issues and legal matters efficiently
Basic Qualifications
• Min of 5 years of experience advising clients on issues in the broadcast and digital realms including intellectual property, defamation, libel, right of privacy and right of publicity
• JD Degree, admitted in New York
Additional Qualifications
• Must have experience within legal review (examples are on air and online programming, scripts and advertising)
• Ability to analyze legal issues and render opinions and legal advice in a manner that is meaningful and helpful to the brands
• Ability to interact with and persuade senior level staff and generate strong client satisfaction
• A cooperative, collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Ability to effectively work with staff in all areas of the company to obtain information relevant to third-party claims
• Excellent work ethic, judgment, follow-through skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication skills
• Production experience a strong plus
• Advertising law background a plus
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