Vice President, Legal Affairs
CBS
Studio City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/6/2021 9:59:00 AM PST
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Role and Responsibilities:
CBS Media Ventures (CMV), the pre-eminent producer and distributor of major first-run television series, including The Drew Barrymore Show, Entertainment Tonight, Dr. Phil, the Rachael Ray Show and Inside Edition, seeks a mid-level to senior attorney! The position will ideally be based in Los Angeles, CA (but we are open to other locations for a phenomenal candidate!) and will report to the EVP, Business and Legal Affairs. Major responsibilities will include:
• Management of legal matters related to the licensing and distribution of CMV first-run syndicated series.
• Overseeing all legal matters pertaining to Dabl, CMV's digital tier, multi-platform linear channel, including negotiating content acquisition and affiliate agreements, content clearance, advertising, and marketing.
• Negotiating marketing and integration agreements on behalf of CMV Media Sales for first-run syndication series, specials, and original Dabl programming.
• Assisting Labor Relations and the AMPTP in union and guild matters and presentations.
• Coordinating with Governmental and Regulatory Affairs on Federal, State and local agency matters and managing in-house, guild and third-party audits.
• Directing in-house and outside counsel with respect to litigation management as well as managing bankruptcy and collection settlements matters.
• Clearing original digital content posted on the websites for CMV's first-run syndicated series, including editorial and integrated content, as well as review and update the TOU and PP for the websites.
• Drafting clip licensing agreements for CMV's first-run series (for use in broadcast, films, documentaries, commercial use, etc.).
• Providing interim support to ViacomCBS's Global Distribution Group's Head of Domestic Sales in negotiating domestic OTA licenses, managing various contract compliance matters and providing other general advice and support.
• Performing such other general or special legal affairs matters as directed by the EVP, Business and Legal Affairs.
Basic Qualifications:
• JD Required, California Bar or California RIHC eligible
• Minimum of 6 years' legal affairs experience within the entertainment industry but also open to Law firm experience
• Leadership experience. Be a good mentor and teacher.
• Superior communication, negotiation and drafting skills
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to execute multiple, high-priority projects with a keen attention to detail
• Professional and confident demeanor; excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy; and extremely flexible
Additional Qualifications:
• Broadcast television experience is a plus
• Knowledge of current industry trends