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Versant Media · 1 day ago

Vice President/Senior Counsel, Distribution

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $240K/yr

7+ years exp

Versant Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, known for its iconic brands. The VP/Senior Counsel – Distribution Legal role involves providing legal advice and support for negotiating and managing distribution relationships for Versant's television networks and digital content.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead negotiation and structuring of complex distribution agreements with distribution partners for the networks and FAST channels

Support growth and distribution of digital assets (Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine)

Counsel the business on legal risk, rights management, regulatory issues, and compliance obligations associated with content and technology distribution

Collaborate with commercial teams to build and scale distribution frameworks, including templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies

Partner with Versant business and legal personnel across the company to maintain deal alignment and information flow

Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the fast-changing television distribution landscape and the entertainment business

Maintain an awareness and understanding of the latest developments in law and technology as they relate to the distribution of media content, including privacy, ad tech, consumer functionality, security, and windowing of content

Serve as a strategic business partner to department executives to identify and resolve business and legal issues (including issues relating to contract interpretation)

Qualification

Media licensingContract negotiationLegal complianceDrafting skillsContract interpretationDetail-oriented analysisHigh-pressure managementInterest in entertainmentEmotional intelligenceTeam player

Required

Minimum 7 years of experience for the Senior Counsel Level and 10 years of experience for the VP level working on high-stakes contracts and their negotiation

Law degree and member of a state bar in good standing

Experience in media licensing and distribution transactions

Advanced drafting and contract interpretation skills, especially for multi-platform distribution ecosystems

Willingness to work overtime and on weekends during key deals with short notice

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States