Associate Counsel

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Associate Counsel

The candidate will perform business and legal affairs functions in connection with worldwide television and digital distribution of motion pictures and episodic content, with a focus on pay TV, basic TV, free TV, SVOD and AVOD/FVOD. Handle all aspects of licensing matters, including advising on deal structure and strategy, drafting documents, negotiating all phases of transactions from term sheet to definitive agreement, and consulting on the management and administration of active agreements. Assist with matters relating to licensing and distribution, including acquisitions, litigation, content protection, MPA initiatives and rights conflict analysis. Collaborate with, provide advice to and synthesize feedback from commercial, finance, operations and marketing executives. Provide ancillary business and legal affairs support to other groups and divisions. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned and directed by senior members of the Legal & Business Affairs team. Juris Doctor degree and 3 years of experience at a major law firm and/or media company. California Bar Admission. Strong analytical, writing and organization skills. Strong interpersonal, communication and consultative skills. Great teammate and collaborator who has experience working closely as a team. Knowledge of distribution, licensing, intellectual property, technology, marketing and/or data protection/privacy law a plus. Ability to multi-task and manage a high-volume workload effectively. Ability to work proactively, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions. Ability to think “outside the box” on matters requiring creative alternatives and solutions. Ability to strategically navigate negotiating an agreement. Adaptable to changes.

Additional Information

ID: 34133.

Company info

Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles
California
United States 90038-3167
Phone : 213-956-5080
Fax : 213-862-2111
Website : http://www.paramount.com