Senior Counsel, Media Distribution

MLB

New York, United States
Base: $235,000 - $265,000; bonus: included in tota...
On-site
Mvpd and virtual mvpd distribution agreements
Content rights agreement structuring
Intellectual property law expertise
This Senior Counsel will play a critical role supporting the entirety of the industry's national, international, and local media business

Job Summary

  • This Senior Counsel will play a critical role supporting the entirety of the industry's national, international, and local media business.
  • The successful candidate must have substantial experience navigating legal issues surrounding media rights, content distribution, and emerging engagement platforms.
  • MLB offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $235,000 to $265,000 plus bonus, along with benefits like paid parental leave and company 401K contributions.

Matching Summary

This Senior Counsel will play a critical role supporting the entirety of the industry's national, international, and local media business.

Salary

Base: $235,000 - $265,000; Bonus: Included in total compensation; Benefits: Competitive package including 401K, PTO, and parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MVPD and virtual MVPD distribution agreements
  • Content rights agreement structuring
  • Intellectual property law expertise
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Media business regulatory knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership role aptitude
  • Process improvement implementation
  • Cross-departmental collaboration skills
  • Emerging engagement platform experience

Key Requirements

  • Minimum eight years of practice in media or entertainment transactional environment
  • Active NY State bar membership in good standing
  • Strong command of contracts, intellectual property, and general corporate law

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