Content Lawyer
ViacomCBS
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The Business and Legal Affairs (''BALA'') team in London are expanding the Content Legal & Compliance division to support its award winning commissioned content and in-house production house delivering to the entire portfolio of well-known channel brands and platforms. Channel 5's strategy has led to a 40% increase in originations over the last 5 years, delivering over 2000 hours of originated content including popular factual, specialist factual, drama and current affairs.
This hugely trusted and well respected team works with commissioners, producers and editors across an enviable expanse of programming and content appealing to every demographic of the UK audience, in both public service and commercial broadcasting and content delivery.
WHAT IS THE ROLE
We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative content lawyer to join the Content Legal & Compliance BALA team in London. The role includes:
• Working with in-house producers and commissioners to provide programme and online content legal and regulatory advice on a broad range of issues that can include defamation, contempt, privacy, data protection, intellectual property as well as regulatory compliance within the Ofcom Broadcasting Code, advertising standards and practices
• Understanding editorial ambition and direction to advise effectively on both pre- and post-broadcast and online publication across multiple genres, which includes live output, journalism and news programming
• Analysing and balancing the risks involved in the production and publication process identifying potential consequences that may result in regulator sanctions and/or legal liabilities, both criminal and civil
• Collaborating with the rest of the BALA team and UK business to work within governance protocols, exercising appropriate judgment and seeking guidance and advice from others, particularly when there is a new or complex issue to address
• Advising on child protection and contributor duty of care, commercial references in programmes and teleshopping, sponsorship, product placement, broadcast competitions, election broadcasting and such other matters that arise from time to time
• Advising on editorial ethics affecting programmes and online content
• Managing reviews into programme and online content issues pre-and post-broadcast
• Handling and drafting responses to complaints and regulatory investigations including Ofcom standards or fairness and privacy complaints
• Reviewing policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of programmes
• Attending and advising at recordings, and live and 'as- live' programmes
• Training internal staff and production companies on legal and compliance issues affecting programme and online content
• Pre- and post-litigation management including instructing counsel and external solicitors
• Liaising and working closely with commissioners, production companies, press, programme management, business affairs, creatives, marketing and management
• Keeping up to date on the evolution of the law and practice in this area
• Embracing the 'One ViacomCBS' approach and encourage collaboration and team working
• Being an ambassador for all VCNI channels, internally and externally
• Adopting and promoting the ViacomCBS values and support a culture of inclusion
WHAT SKILLS DO YOU NEED
• Qualified lawyer (barrister or solicitor) with 2-7 years' PQ experience of legal/regulatory compliance issues as they relate to the creation and publication of content in the public service and commercial broadcasting space
• In-depth understanding of media law and regulation including defamation, contempt, privacy, copyright, data protection and the Ofcom Broadcasting Code and Guidance
• Experience of advising producers and commissioners pre- and post-broadcast on media law and regulation in relation to programmes and/or online and/or other media content
• Experience of media litigation – defendant and/or claimant work
• Experience of drafting/reviewing programme protocols, guidance notes, contributor contracts/releases and access agreements
• An approachable, professional persona with the ability to collaborate easily in a friendly and lively environment
• Skilled communicator comfortable adapting your style to be effective at all levels
• A good listener, willing to take on all details and ask the right questions, before approaching matters in a practical and analytical way
• Solid attention to detail and confidence in handling strict deadlines, providing an excellent service to key stakeholders around the busines
• Creative problem solving skills with strong and sound judgement in evaluating legal and editorial issues
• A passion for freedom of expression
• A committed and resilient team player with an ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A willingness to learn quickly, adapt when appropriate and to apply new learnings to deliver practical solutions
Whether you are a leader or hope to one day be, you will be a change maker by challenging the status quo, Lead with passion and purpose Drive collaboration and Lead with openness to individual differences and diverse perspectives.
What are our values - Bravery | Empathy | Honesty
Our values, and their related behaviours, guide how we show up to work each day and help ensure that we all treat each other with respect. The three values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.
What are our benefits
As well as being supported with your career goals Permanent and Fixed Term Contract employees will be entitled to:
• Private Medical Insurance after completing 3 months of employment
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• TV Package Discount
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounts for Local Shops and Restaurants and Access to Reward Gateway
• We are happy to talk about flexible working