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Sr. Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, Domestic Distribution & Content Acquisitions

Starz

New York, NY 03-04-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Summary of Position

The Counsel or Sr. Counsel (depending on experience), Business & Legal Affairs for Domestic Distribution and Content Acquisitions is an accomplished, highly-skilled and strategically-focused attorney with experience providing legal counsel with respect to complex commercial transactions.

Responsibilities
• Draft, interpret, administer and support affiliate distribution licenses for all STARZ premium video product via all US distribution platforms, including traditional (cable, satellite and telco), broadband and all other forms of new media platforms

• Draft, interpret, administer and support content acquisitions from studios for use on all STARZ premium video product via all US distribution platforms

• Support all marketing initiatives for distribution ecosystem

• Coordinate regulatory compliance of the STARZ premium video product

• Coordinate with and support the Senior Executive Team and strategic corporate initiatives

Qualifications & Skills
• Juris Doctor degree

• Admitted to the State Bar of New York or California

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a major, reputable law firm focused on /transactional practice areas (IP transactions ideal but not required) and/or in-house at a video company

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure against deadlines

• Highly motivated, extremely detail-oriented, organized and able to work independently

• Preference for candidates with working knowledge of various distribution architectures and applicable rights distinctions (including IP delivery platforms), copyright laws and/or licensing (but not required)

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx87ez-3-140-198-43-42 in your application.

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Combining the STARZ premium global subscription platform with world-class motion picture and television studio operations, Lionsgate brings a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. Its film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and the largest collection of film and television franchises in the independent media space.