Senior Counsel, Ad Sales Business & Legal Affairs - New York, NY
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Corporation is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their dynamic in-house business and legal affairs team in New York City. This role will support sales and revenue verticals across the entire **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. portfolio, including Entertainment, Sports, News, and Tubi. The Senior Counsel will report to the Senior Vice President of Ad Sales Business & Legal Affairs and will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of creators and content while building an organization that thrives on creativity, operational expertise, and strategic thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate and draft legal agreements related to linear TV media buys, digital and programmatic sales, business development, ad technology, research, brand partnerships, integrated marketing, and custom content production
- Advise business, creative, and technology teams on legal issues and risks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, other **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. legal teams, and outside counsel to ensure desired deal outcomes and business objectives
- Develop contract standards and implement best practice/compliance protocols for consistency across sales teams and internal groups
- Supervise and manage junior department staff to maximize department efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements:
- JD from an ABA-accredited . law school
- Currently admitted to State Bar of CA or NY or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel in New York
- 7-10 years of relevant experience at a law firm, ad agency, or media company
- Strong understanding of the TV advertising industry and digital media ecosystem, including programmatic advertising and emerging ad technology
- Ability to build strong relationships with business, creative, and technology teams and balance both legal and non-legal considerations when advising on strategic options and risk analysis
- Proven negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Willingness to work in person in New York, NY
Equal Opportunity Employer:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Salary and Benefits:
The pay range for this role is $161,, annually, with the final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location. The role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, as well as various benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Union represented employees will receive benefits in accordance with their collective bargaining agreement.
In Summary:
- Job Title: Senior Counsel, Ad Sales Business & Legal Affairs
- Company: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Corporation
- Location: New York, NY
- Type: Full Time, Hybrid (remote and in-person)
- Experience: 7-10 years in law firm, ad agency, or media company
- Education: JD from ABA-accredited . law school
- Admission: Currently admitted to State Bar of CA or NY or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel in New York
- Responsibilities: Negotiate and draft legal agreements, advise on legal issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop contract standards, supervise and manage junior staff
- Skills: Strong understanding of TV advertising and digital media, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, negotiation and problem-solving abilities
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Corporation values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories.
