Sr Counsel

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you'll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you're energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we'd be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET'S GO!

Overview:

Paramount is looking for Senior Counsel to join the Law Department team supporting the U.S. Distribution (USD) group. This role requires drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements arising from the distribution of Paramount's programming services and content. This includes a broad array of media platforms (e.g. cable and satellite television, internet/OTT, connected devices, integrated streaming platforms) with a focus on linear, VOD and streaming distribution agreements. The ideal candidate will bring prior relevant deal experience, and will be expected to take a leadership role on complex negotiations and to help guide the development of more junior attorneys.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and managing complex, high-value negotiations with minimal oversight
• Providing advice and counsel on a variety of legal and business affairs matters
• Monitoring contractual and regulatory compliance
• Assisting with various departmental and administrative functions and assignments requiring interaction with other groups within USD (e.g., Partnerships, Deal Finance, Strategy), with attorneys supporting other client groups and with executives across Paramount.
• Providing guidance, mentorship, and work-product review to more junior attorneys
• Supporting and advising senior leadership as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of contract and general corporate law
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate, structure, and draft complex agreements and to optimally distill information for clients • Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to negotiate agreements with third parties independently, including complex or high-stakes matters
• Ability to work closely with and maintain positive relationships with Paramount personnel
• Knowledge of media, intellectual property, communications, technology and/or internet law and FCC regulation is preferred
• Applicable experience in the television, streaming and/or other digital media industry is a plus

Additional Qualifications:

• J.D. and approximately 8 years of law firm and/or relevant in-house experience
• New York State Bar membership and/or qualified to register as NY In-House Counsel

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydances portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $176,800.00 - 198,900.00.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here.
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.