Sony Pictures Entertainment · 1 day ago
SVP, Legal – Networks & Consumer Platforms
Culver City, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$320K/yr - $410K/yr
15+ years expSony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is looking for a seasoned, forward-thinking legal executive to oversee business and legal affairs for SPE’s Networks and Consumer Platforms businesses. This SVP will guide a talented team of lawyers supporting both traditional networks and SPE’s growing portfolio of global FAST channels and direct-to-consumer platforms.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all legal matters related to network and consumer platform operations, across traditional linear channels, streaming services, ad-supported platforms, and emerging DTC businesses
Set and execute the legal strategy for SPE’s Networks and Consumer Platforms businesses, aligned with divisional business objectives and SPE legal policies and governance standards
Serve as the senior legal advisor to business, product, and technology leaders on platform strategy, launches, monetization models, emerging technologies, and regulatory considerations
Structure, negotiate, and oversee complex commercial agreements, including distribution, acquisition, advertising, ad representation, and strategic vendor arrangements
Provide guidance and manage risk related to intellectual property, privacy, advertising standards, and regulatory compliance issues unique to networks and platforms businesses
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-regional team of attorneys and legal professionals
Partner closely with Distribution legal team to ensure alignment on contractual terms and maintain a unified legal posture across SPE
Anticipate and respond to industry, regulatory, and technology shifts, and implement best practices in media law
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school and active California bar membership in good standing
15+ years of relevant legal experience in media distribution, networks, consumer platforms, or direct-to-consumer businesses, with demonstrated senior leadership responsibility
Deep expertise in traditional and digital distribution ecosystems, including network operations, ad-supported models, data privacy, and ad tech
Proven ability to manage, train, and guide senior legal talent and cross-regional teams
Exceptional drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills and high business acumen
Experience supporting business launches and scaling new initiatives
Collaborative approach with the ability to partner effectively across business, legal, and commercial functions
Exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic-thinking skills
High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion
Benefits
Annual incentive
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. It is a sub-organization of Sony.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1M2000-11-07Series A· $1M
Leadership Team
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Tom Bernard
Co-President and Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classics
Jake Zim
Senior Vice President Virtual Reality
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