Sr. Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, Domestic Distribution & Content Acquisitions

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Job Description The Senior Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs for Distribution and Content Acquisitions is an accomplished, highly-skilled and strategically-focused attorney with deep experience in commercial transactions. Responsibilities: - Negotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage affiliate distribution agreements for all STARZ premium video product via all distribution platforms, including traditional (cable, satellite and telco), broadband and all other forms of new media platforms - Negotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage agency partnerships for offering the STARZ direct-to-consumer Internet application - Negotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage content acquisitions from studios for use on all STARZ premium video product via all distribution platforms - Support all marketing initiatives for distribution ecosystem - Coordinate regulatory compliance of the STARZ premium video product - Coordinate with and support the Senior Executive Team and strategic corporate initiatives Qualifications & Skills: - Juris Doctor degree - Admitted to the State Bar of New York - Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a major, reputable law firm focused on IP, media an...