Paramount · 1 week ago
Director, Business and Legal Affairs
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expParamount is a leading global media and entertainment company on a mission to unleash the power of content. They are seeking a highly motivated Director to join their Business & Legal Affairs team to support transactional and advisory functions across various client groups and manage complex agreements in advertising and media operations.
Digital EntertainmentEventsMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Serve as a key business partner to cross-functional teams groups representing all Paramount programming services by identifying operational needs, supporting deal workflows, and helping guide decision-making
Support the development and implementation of business processes, policies, and best practices that align with broader Business & Legal Affairs objectives
Draft, review, and negotiate data licensing and research services agreements, enterprise software and SaaS licenses, advertising agreements (linear, digital, CTV), insertion orders, non-disclosure agreements, data protection agreements, and agreements relating to ad sales operations, talent and influencer activations (including social media terms and conditions), integrated marketing, and distribution across all media platforms
Maintain and update contract templates; create new templates as needed
Assist SVP of BALA with marketing initiatives, including influencer agreements and special projects
Manage a high volume of deals and prioritize workload independently
Qualification
Required
8+ years' experience, including 3+ years' experience autonomously drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements and amendments as a contracts director, manager, paralegal, or similar role
Experience in advertising technology, integrated marketing, influencer marketing, research/data, software/technology services, and digital media
Strong understanding of software licensing/development, ad sales operations, social media, data licensing, privacy, copyright/IP laws, anti-piracy, distribution, licensing, and entertainment
Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage high volume of deals, prioritize workload, and work independently
Bachelor's degree required; J.D. from accredited law school preferred; excellent academic credentials
Preferred
In-house experience preferred; law firm/private practice experience managing transactional matters and direct client interaction considered
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Company
Paramount
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Vibol Hou
EVP & CTO, Streaming
Anna Priest
SVP, Head of Paramount+ UK & Ireland
Recent News
2026-01-22
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