Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

The Counsel of Business & Legal Affairs is an attorney position responsible in working with the SVP – Business & Legal Affairs of Telemundo Network and other attorneys in the department. Responsibilities include: Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret an extensive range of agreements, including, but not limited to, vendor, development, acquisition, licensing agreements, production, and talent agreements. Manage the business and legal affairs issues for the company’s digital initiatives, including privacy matters, intellectual property rights, user agreements, monetization initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws; and effectively advise digital clients and stakeholders of all such matters. Manage and oversee production legal issues for Unscripted (Reality) Entertainment programs, including but not limited to drafting series rules, conducting necessary presentations, training, and managing fairness concerns. Create deal summaries, maintain and administer day-to-day contractual and operational matters including preparation letters and memoranda to internal and external clients and presentations to senior-level management. Manage and oversee all legal aspects of production related to Specials, including drafting and negotiating PSAs, talent agreements, appearance releases, area releases, location agreements, oversee photo/materials clearances, vendor agreements, etc. Provide general advice and support to the business. Updating form contracts to reflect current practices and policies. Clear intellectual property rights. Provide support for the other attorneys in the department.