Posting Job Title: Counsel, Legal Affairs
The Counsel, Legal Affairs, will draft and negotiate television entertainment contracts for NBCUniversal's Entertainment and Digital Networks and Integrated Media business (which include Bravo and Oxygen). Representative types of agreements include license agreements, production services and co-production agreements, talent agreements, development agreements, brand integration agreements, marketing/promotional agreements, digital rights agreements, and similar documents.
Essential Responsibilities:
Draft, review, negotiate and interpret contracts and other documentation.
Create and update forms.
Provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues, and propose practical, responsive solutions.
Partner with NBCUniversal business executives to discuss and implement best practices and formulate new processes in connection with business needs.
Work with the Legal Affairs team on major projects with long-term business implications.
Other matters at the direction of the SVP and/or VPs, Legal Affairs.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Outstanding academic credentials (excellent academic record at top tier law school).
Member of California bar.
A minimum of three years of entertainment, intellectual property, corporate transactions, litigation and/or other relevant subject matter expertise.
Must submit transcript and writing sample.
Desired Characteristics:
Outstanding analytic, communication and organizational skills.
Sound business judgment, and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change.
Demonstrated ability, in a positive and practical manner, to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively.
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered (note job#: TBD)
Willingness to work nights and on weekends if needed.
Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCUniversal's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
About Us:
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.
Interested candidates please forward your resume to flavio.hernandez@nbcuni.com
Posting Job Title: BET NETWORKS • Standard & Practices Coordinator • NYC • Freelance**** (Long-term)
BETN is proud to be the leading provider of media entertainment for African Americans, and must ensure its content meets all legal standards while maintaining its brand promise to its audience.
Essential Job Duties:
The primary responsibilities of the Standards & Practices Coordinator are to review and monitor music programming content on the BET networks and website(s) to ensure content is in compliance with company policy and standards; and, to monitor competition programming and standards, and audience feedback.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Participate in weekly music video review meetings.
- Provide Initial review and assessment of music videos submitted to the network
- Obtain lyrics for videos and musical performances
- Flag videos for discussion in weekly S&P meetings
- Secondary review of approved music videos to confirm compliance with edit requests
- Review “Flashback” videos for 106 & Park
- Update music video review and audio drop logs
- Monitor website content for S&P compliance
- Review “contactus” emails and compile pertinent comments
- Work the delay box for 106 & Park live performances (6-9 hours per week)
- Review of Tweets for 106 & Park when not pre-banked
- Review of wardrobes and packages for 106 & Park
- Review S&P guidelines with Freestyle Friday artists weekly
- Review other music programming (e.g., new shows, specials)
Skills, Education And Experience:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Standards & Practices in an entertainment or related business. We seek a highly motivated individual with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced, results-oriented environment with a quick turn-around time.
Additionally, we a candidate with the following capabilities:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A desire to work collaboratively, as part of team.
- An ability to can work independently and get the job done.
- An ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities
Contact:
Qualified candidates may submit resume to Resumes@BET.net include S&P-FREELANCE-COORD in the subject line.
About BET Networks:
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA) (NYSE: VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
BET NETWORKS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – EOE
Posting Job Title: Senior Counsel
Topps is a leading creator and marketer of sports and related cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. The Topps Company, Inc. was founded in 1938 as Topps Chewing Gum, and in its early years produced a popular penny "Topps Gum" from a factory in Brooklyn, N.Y. After World War II, the company developed Bazooka Bubble Gum, and in 1950, added trading cards to its product line. Baseball cards appeared in 1951 and quickly became a vital part of pop culture, a tradition that continues to this day. Topps' sports and entertainment products include Major League Baseball, World Wrestling Entertainment and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. Topps' confectionery brands, which are marketed under its "Bazooka Candy Brands" division, include "Bazooka" bubble gum, "Ring Pop," "Push Pop," "Baby Bottle Pop," and "Juicy Drop Pop" lollipops. Topps was acquired in 2007 by Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity group, and Michael Eisner, former CEO of Disney. See www.topps.com and www.bazookajoe.com.
The Legal division of Topps is seeking an experienced full time Senior Counsel for our New York City headquarters. Topps is willing to consider attorneys with varying transaction-focused backgrounds, but the attorney must have experience and/or great interest in digital media matters (e.g., compliance with internet laws, negotiation of digital development agreements) and must be confident to work on a broad array of company matters with a high degree of independence. The Senior Counsel will report directly to the Vice President - General Counsel and will also work closely with the Associate General Counsel in charge of global intellectual property matters for the company.
Topps Legal is a small staff with global responsibility for Topps' various product offerings. The Senior Counsel will have to juggle many corporate matters at the same time without the support of a large staff.
Duties & Responsibilities
Structure, draft, review, negotiate, analyze and work with internal business partners to complete a wide variety of agreements, including supply agreements, service agreements, license agreements, technology and confidentiality agreements.
Assist with general corporate matters, including corporate record-keeping and company policies.
Advise internal business partners on relevant legal issues. Coordinate internal requests for legal assistance; determine priorities for assigning legal resources and most efficient manner of providing such assistance.
Proactively handle a variety of litigation matters as they arise.
Manage and work with outside counsel and learn the intricacies of various regulatory/compliance matters.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
5+ years' experience, preferably with generalist experience typically obtained "in-house".
Experience with digital media matters and intellectual property is strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Quick learner with ability to understand the needs of the business and identify legal issues relevant to the business.
Proven ability to work with multiple functional areas.
Ability to communicate effectively and confidently both orally and in writing. Demonstrated skills in interacting with all levels of employees, negotiating, consulting, problem identification and resolution.
Proven ability to multi-task, juggle multiple projects and effectively determine priorities.
Strong computer skills essential – thorough knowledge of Word and web-based applications.
Self-starter that is ready to dig into complex matters and resolve them in a practical manner.
Strong team work skills.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, law or related field.
JD - Candidates from top law schools with solid references preferred.
Topps is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Posting Job Title: 1) Advanced Technology and Media & Production Operations departments.
Posting Job Description:
•Minimum 6 years of legal experience required, including extensive experience with technology transactions
•Negotiate, draft, analyze, and participate in all aspects of technology deals, including technology deals relating to the distribution of HBO content, including digital distribution
•Provide strategic business and legal advice to develop comprehensive strategies with vendors and partners
•Advise on related areas of law including regulatory, general business and contracts
Interested candidates please contact tanya.bridges@buongiorno.com
Posting Job Title: 2) Associate or Senior Counsel - International Distribution
Posting Job Description:
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience required, including international/cross-border corporate and transactional experience.
• Negotiate, draft, analyze, and participate in all aspects of international channel distribution, international new business development (including strategic acquisitions, M&A, and joint venture) and domestic distribution deals
• Provide strategic business and legal advice.
• Advise on related areas of law including regulatory, general business and contracts
Interested candidates please contact tanya.bridges@buongiorno.com
Posting Job Title: Senior Counsel – Affiliate Sales and Network Distribution
Posting Job Description:
• Minimum 8 years legal experience required, including general corporate, media, technology and/or licensing experience.
• In-house legal or business affairs at an entertainment company a plus.
• Negotiate, analyze, draft and participate in all aspects of distribution deals for HBO's domestic networks.
• Media, technology and/or licensing background necessary.
Interested candidates please contact tanya.bridges@buongiorno.com
Posting Job Title: Vice president, Business & Legal Affairs – MUSIC
MySpace is one of the largest and well known social networks in the world. Our users come to MySpace to meet friends, find and listen to new bands/music, blog, plan events, and participate in user forums and groups. MySpace has revolutionized the way people interact and plan their social lives.
MySpace is currently seeking a Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs, Music who has strong business acumen, a firm understanding of the digital media environment and substantial music experience. This position reports to the President, CEO or General Manager of MySpace Music with a "dotted line" to the General Counsel of MySpace/Specific Media and will supervise other legal staff working on music-related deals. This position is based at MySpace Music's Los Angeles offices.
Responsibilities Include:
• Working with internal clients, including finance, marketing, sales, technical and business development personnel, liaising with lawyers at Specific Media as well as outside counsel.
• Engaging in all legal activities necessary for the ongoing management of MySpace Music's current and future domestic and international operations, including content licensing, sponsorships, marketing initiatives, business development and digital commerce. Providing advice to senior management at MySpace and MySpace Music on music-related issues and agreements including summary explanations of key contractual terms.
• Consulting, where necessary with outside counsel on privacy and data protection laws in relevant jurisdictions.
• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing content acquisition agreements, licensing agreements, artist performance and venue agreements, service agreements, technical infrastructure agreements, marketing agreements, sponsorship agreements, original web series production/distribution agreements, confidentiality agreements and other third party agreements.
• Providing advice on deal structures, business strategies and regulatory compliance.
• Identifying legal risks and making recommendations. Providing advice on the level of risk and risk management; keeping management fully informed of commercial risks.
• Briefing, managing and coordinating advice from external legal advisors and internal lawyers. Managing external advisors' costs and response times.
• Knowledge of and assistance in claims conduct (litigation risks), as necessary.
• Providing oral and written advice in a clear manner, using plain English (non-legalese).
Qualifications/Experience:
• Over 10 years in legal practice with at least 8 years music industry legal experience required, and a minimum of 3 years experience in-house with a Major Record Label and/or Major Music Publisher; European Collection Society experience strongly desired.
• Pan-European music industry knowledge and previous international content licensing work preferred.
• Understanding of and experience in advising on contract and intellectual property law within the Music Industry, with a strong focus on music publishing and monetization of digital content.
• Capability to understand and advise on complex business development agreements.
• Understanding of interactive Internet and wireless space; understanding of digital commerce issues (VAT, payment processing arrangements, etc.) a plus.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Excellent communicator (verbal, written and listening skills).
• Able to forge strong working relationships with outside personnel and staff of all levels.
• Adaptable and resilient.
• Level headed and resourceful.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills.
MySpace offers an exciting work environment with plenty of opportunities for career advancement, and a compensation plan that includes attractive base pay, bonus or incentive opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package. Please email nejones@myspace-inc.com with "Vice President Music Legal" in subject line to submit your CV.
Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, we will only make contact with you should we plan to take your application further.
Posting Job Title: Legal Intern
Posting Job Description:
Atlantic Records Business & Legal Affairs dpt needs an intern for the fall semester. We need someone who is available for a minimum of 15 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. The position is unpaid and the intern must be able to receive law school credit.
Interested candidates please send resume to corey.williams@atlanticrecords.com
Posting Job Title: Legal Intern
Posting Job Description:
Bonner Law, P.C., a recognized entertainment law firm in the Wall Street area of New York City, has an immediate opening for a legal intern this summer. The position requires a minimum commitment of 6-8 weeks, 2-3 days per week. Credits offered depend on your law school's established policies and procedures.
Interested candidates should sub
mit a resume and a writing sample to lisab@bonnerlawpc.net.
Posting Job Title: Director, Business Affairs, truTV
Posting Job Description:
Qualifications: - 3+ years experience (experience at a recognized entertainment law firm or in-house position with a media company preferred).
• Ability to negotiate and draft a wide variety of related agreements.
• Excellent negotiating, analytical, drafting and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent relationships with/ability to successfully deal with agents, production companies, and attorneys.
• The ability to interact with and persuade senior level staff and generate strong client satisfaction.
• A cooperative, team-oriented approach.
• Sharp business acumen, sound judgment, and strategic deal-making ability.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Duties: Director, Business Affairs at TruTV will work closely with both the Business Affairs group at TruTV and Turner Legal Department to structure, negotiate, and document a wide variety of deals and transactions involved in the creation/exhibition of original programming, including those involving third party development & production services, program acquisitions, talent services, online content distribution, new technology development, promotions/sweepstakes, and product integration. The Director will serve as primary advisor to a diverse client group (including development, production, programming, and marketing) on day-to-day matters such as contractual rights, obligations & restrictions, rights clearance, intellectual property, online issues, and guild/union contracts.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Apply online at www.turnerjobs.com.
