Associate Corporate Counsel - Content Acquisition and Media Sales

EchoStar; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 116,875 - 180,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

EchoStar, an established leader in connectivity solutions, is seeking an in‑house Counsel to draft and negotiate content licensing agreements and related contracts. You will collaborate with IP, data security, and privacy teams to mitigate risks and support strategic initiatives across EchoStar and its subsidiaries.

The role requires a J.D., state bar admission, and 2+ years of contract drafting experience, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: a bachelor's degree and a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state.
• Minimum 2+ years of full‑time contract drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft content licensing agreements with major studios and providers and manage data exchanges.
• Collaborate with internal specialists on IP, data security, and consumer privacy issues.
• Review and interpret agreements and communicate risks and recommendations to legal and business leaders.
• Partner with Content Acquisition and Media Sales teams to support company goals and strategic objectives.
• Assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Project management

Organization

Multitasking

In‑house law

Media & Tech

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university

J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school

Job description

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live‑streaming and on‑demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™. Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our legal teams support the innovators driving the growth and success of EchoStar and its subsidiaries. From identifying and supporting a variety of corporate legal matters to negotiating the industry’s evolving legal landscape, our corporate counselors bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and draft content licensing agreements (such as those with CBS, Disney, Fox, NBC, Turner, local broadcasters, movie studios and FAST providers), ad tech agreements, and data exchanges with multiple players in the digital advertising ecosystem (including advertisers and agencies, supply‑side platforms (SSPs), data management platforms (DMPs), data analytics providers, ad exchanges, and device platforms)
• Collaborate with internal specialists to address issues around intellectual property, data security, and consumer privacy
• Review and interpret agreements and company policies and appropriately communicate risks and recommendations to legal and business leaders
• Work closely with the Content Acquisition and Media Sales business teams to accomplish company goals and strategic objectives
• Assist with other responsibilities as needed

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree from a four‑year college or university
• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state
• 2+ years of full‑time contract drafting experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, time management, project management, organization, and multi‑tasking skills
• A passion for the in‑house practice of law, as well as media and technology
• A desire to work closely with our business teams on rolling out new technology, negotiating deals, and complying with existing agreements
• Energy, resourcefulness, and a demonstrated desire to achieve

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $116,875.00/Year - $180,900.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. All benefits can be viewed here.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role’s location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre‑employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish). Please contact [e-mail] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.