Associate Counsel

Paramount Pictures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-site & virtual events

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Paramount Pictures in London seeks a skilled solicitor to manage, draft and negotiate contracts for Consumer Products and Experiences teams, with exposure across multiple territories. The role involves building strong stakeholder relationships, handling IP matters and supporting disputes with a focus on speed and accuracy.

The successful candidate will have 1–3 years PQE, in-house experience preferred, and a solid understanding of IP law across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE solicitor.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Experience across different countries and regions is a plus.
• Strong understanding of IP law across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to explain key issues clearly and offer advice to business teams.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other legal correspondence for CP and other relevant business groups across several countries and regions, working independently.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, external agents and licensees.
• Supporting disputes and litigation matters, debt collection, counterfeit sightings and other intellectual property matters.
• Keeping templates current and suggesting improvements; creating new templates for VP review and sign-off.
• Partnering on product safety and/or quality issues, liaising with stakeholders and helping ensure compliance with internal protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Leading rights checks, supporting clearances, and advising the business on IP ownership and rights obligations.
• Reviewing reports and conducting legal research and due diligence; supporting VP/SVP on special projects and mentoring Junior Contracts Managers.

Skills

IP Law

Contract Negotiation

Contract Drafting

In-house Experience

Multijurisdictional Experience

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

Job description

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#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Is this the role for you?

A key role within the Consumer Products ('CP') and Experiences Business & Legal Affairs ('BALA') team, this position helps ensure a fast, efficient and consistent turnaround time for all deals while delivering a high level of professional service to the business.

What you\'ll be doing

Managing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other legal correspondence for CP and other relevant business groups (e.g., merchandise, publishing, DTR, content, digital and promotions) and Experiences (e.g., events, mall shows, pop-ups, character meet and greet) across several countries and regions, working independently;

Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, external agents and licensees;

Supporting disputes and litigation matters, debt collection, counterfeit sightings and other intellectual property matters;

Keeping templates current and suggesting improvements;

Creating new templates as needed, for VP review and sign-off;

Partnering on product safety and/or quality issues, liaising with stakeholders and helping ensure compliance with internal protocols and regulatory requirements;

Leading rights checks, supporting clearances, and advising the business on IP ownership and rights obligations;

Reviewing reports and conducting legal research and due diligence;

Supporting the VP and/or SVP of BALA on special projects as needed; and

Supporting and mentoring Junior Contracts Managers where helpful.

What we\'re looking for

1-3 years PQE solicitor;

In-house experience preferred, though we\'ll also welcome applicants from a private practice background who have managed their own caseload and worked directly with clients;

Experience working across different countries and regions is a plus;

Strong understanding of IP Law, ideally across multiple jurisdictions;

Understanding of EU Competition Law;

Confidence drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts and amendments independently;

Ability to explain key issues clearly and offer advice/solutions to business teams;

Strong attention to detail and time management skills;

A focus on accuracy and pace to support fast, efficient turnaround times;

Comfortable working under pressure and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment;

Collaborative approach with team members, internal departments, agents and licensees across different cultures;

Open to supporting other team members with drafting contracts when needed; and

A commitment to excellent and professional service at all times.

Core Competencies

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates and Listens

Builds Relationships

Influences and Negotiates

Personal Effectiveness

Takes Initiative

Manages the Work

Composure and Flexibility

Acts with Integrity

Thinking and Problem Solving

Develops creative products and solutions

Judgment and analysis

Thinks strategically

Management and Leadership

Communicates effectively with employees

Creates a positive and inclusive working environment

Defines, directs and delegates work

Develops people through feedback and coaching

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount\'s portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry\'s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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