Entertainment and New Media-Transactional Attorney in Atlanta, GA

In-House

Atlanta, GA

Entertainment and New Media-Transactional Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Commercial Counsel, YouTube Business Legal

Job Responsibilities:
- Negotiate, draft, and review intellectual property licenses with a focus on digital content distribution, specifically linear television distribution agreements for YouTube TV, YouTube's digital cable product, and a variety of technology, content, and marketing agreements.
- Handle the negotiation, drafting, and review of distribution agreements related to YouTube’s major media subscription and content offerings.
- Advise executive management, business clients, as well as finance, product, and other company colleagues on legal issues and risks, agreement structure, negotiation strategy, and company policies and procedures.
- Provide legal guidance to business development, strategy, product management, and marketing teams on compliance with applicable license agreements, United States regulatory matters, and internal approval processes.
- Support contractual analysis and diligence across existing agreements in support of product feature launches and enablement.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum qualifications include a JD, ., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- A minimum of 7 years of attorney-level experience is required, which can be in-house, at a law firm, or in government.
- Experience with film and television distribution, intellectual property/agreement law, and agreement drafting is essential.
- The candidate must be admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located.
- Preferred qualifications include experience advising, drafting, and negotiating commercial transactions and content license agreements in the broadcast or cable television industry.
- Experience with emerging forms of content distribution, including direct-to-consumer and advertiser-supported content distribution, is preferred.
- Experience in drafting and negotiating complex content license agreements and familiarity with licensing various types of content including film, television, and sports rights is advantageous.
- An understanding of the United States communications law and the ability to escalate and present key issues to management is beneficial.

Salary Information:
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $239,000-$337,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
- Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the candidate's preferred location during the hiring process.
- Compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Additional Information:
- The position may be located in Playa Vista, CA, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington ., DC, USA.
- Applicants in the County of Los Angeles will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- **Members Only** is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to building a workforce that represents the users it serves and creating a culture of belonging. The company provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.
- English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
- **Members Only** does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.