Associate Counsel/Counsel, Distribution

The Associate Counsel/Counsel –Distribution role will support the SVP-Distribution Legal with respect to the lines of business that are negotiated and managed by the Versant Distribution Sales & Partnership team: Distribution of the Versant portfolio of television networks - MSNBC, CNBC, USA, E!, Syfy, Golf, and Oxygen and related digital content to a wide range of companies, spanning MVPDs, virtual MVPDs, and OTT/streaming platforms. Distribution of Versant’s free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels to connected TV and mobile device-associated platforms (e.g., The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus) as well as standalone FAST platforms (e.g., Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex). All other third-party distribution of Versant’s sports, news and entertainment content, as well as new partnerships and accretive transactions related to that content In addition to drafting and negotiating agreements for the above, the Counsel-Content Distribution will be responsible for partnering with internal business units (e.g., marketing, finance) and their legal teams to align distribution priorities with companywide objectives as well as provide advice and ensure compliance with respect to current agreements. Responsibilities: Draft, review and negotiate complex distribution agreements with distribution partners for the networks and FAST channels. Manage contract execution processes and monitor key deal terms. Provide concise, commercially sound legal advice to Distribution Sales and Partnership team regarding deal structure and partner obligations, , and compliance with, current and future agreements. Work cross-functionally with internal teams (marketing, privacy, finance, etc.) and their respective legal teams to ensure alignment with business priorities and maintain information flow. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Versant’s products and services, the fast-changing television distribution landscape and the entertainment business generally. 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 content windowing.