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Attorney in Stamford, CT

Spectrum Brands, Inc. Oct 09,2018 Location Stamford CT
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Sr Director Law and Programming JOB SUMMARY: In-house legal counsel working on programming acquisition matters. Assist senior Law-Programming attorneys in the overall management of the business and legal affairs with respect to the company’s distribution of broadcast signals and cable networks, including drafting agreements and providing legal advice to executives and management. Handle day-to-day regulatory issues, including carriage requirements for television broadcast stations, subscriber notice requirements, etc. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with the Programming Acquisition to negotiate, draft, review and revise retransmission consent contracts for carriage of broadcast television stations and affiliation agreements for cable networks. • Work with Programming Acquisition, Product and Implementation & Compliance to manage launches and other carriage obligations. • Work with senior Law-Programming attorneys to proactively identify and address key legal issues for management. • Prepare summaries and analyses of existing contracts (e.g., MFN clauses, carriage requirements). • Field and answer questions from Programming Acquisition and Product teams concerning contractual compliance, copyright issues, and FCC regulations. • Keep informed of FCC regulations affecting distribution of video programming. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong interest in the business, legal and regulatory issues related to the distribution of broadcast and cable network content over various platforms. • Strong legal reasoning, and the ability to draft quickly and concisely. • Ability to support deals involving multiple, highly complex sets of agreements. • Ability to make decisions and creatively solve problems while working under pressure. • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and shift gears as priorities change. • Ability to work well with a team, including cross-functionally. • Ability to communicate to senior executives in a clear and straight-forward manner, both orally and in writing. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Excellent English skills. EDUCATION • Must have law degree. Top-tier law school preferred. Must be admitted to the Connecticut bar, or eligible for admission as in-house counsel in Connecticut. RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE • 2-4 years in content distribution and licensing, either at a top law firm, programmer, or distributor. Alternatively, 3-5 years at a top law firm with a focus on complex commercial transactions. WORKING CONDITIONS • Position is located in Stamford, CT. Must be comfortable working on-site, in an office environment. Must be willing to work long hours when necessary. Full Time Immediately Stamford, CT 9/26/18

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