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Paramount · 18 hours ago

Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $165K/yr

4+ years exp

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. They are seeking a Counsel with expertise in news and media law to provide legal guidance on newsgathering, content review, and contract management in a fast-paced environment.

Digital EntertainmentEventsMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Advise on all aspects of newsgathering, pre-publication content review, and post-publication matters

Responsible for contract drafting and review

Collaborate with an expert team of collegial and dedicated lawyers

Assist in managing and mentoring junior lawyers on the team

Qualification

NewsMedia lawContract draftingReviewDigital distributionLitigation experienceTask balancingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsOral communicationWritten communicationNegotiation skillsFlexibilityFast-paced environment

Required

JD degree with excellent academic credentials; admitted to the New York Bar

At least 4 years' of proven experience in news review, media law, or litigation. Experience preparing and examining contracts in digital distribution, technology, content licensing, production, and services agreements

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters

Ability to efficiently and optimally balance multiple tasks with minimal day-to-day oversight/direction

Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment and to perform composed while performing multiple tasks for a diverse and skilled client base

Preferred

Litigation experience is a plus!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance coverage

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance program

PTO

Company

Paramount

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Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.

Founded in 1914

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees