Associate Counsel, Entertainment Media (Hybrid)

AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Services

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

AMC Global Media seeks an Associate Counsel to join our Legal team in New York, NY. The role provides day-to-day legal counsel across Production, Creative, Finance, Insurance and HR, and supports the litigation docket.

Qualifications include a J.D., NY Bar, and at least two years of legal experience with litigation focus; in-house studio or media company background is preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible remote work options.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Member of the New York Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of legal experience, including law firm work with litigation focus.
• Experience in in-house legal or business affairs at a studio, agency, or media company preferred.
• Knowledge of IP, labor and employment, defamation, rights of publicity, or privacy law preferred.
• Familiarity with entertainment industry development, production, transactions, and standards preferred.
• Excellent communication, drafting, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to collaborate across teams.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing day-to-day legal counsel and support to a broad array of business units, including Production, Creative, Finance, Insurance and Human Resources.
• Review and advise on legal matters arising during content production, including rights issues; review content for copyright, trademark, and defamation risks; advise on employment matters.
• Assist in managing AMC's litigation docket, including helping to develop and implement litigation strategy.
• Analyze and interpret contracts and provide thoughtful legal advice on risks and issues across disciplines.
• Work closely with Studio business affairs to draft and negotiate production-related agreements.
• Help develop and refine Studio and Corporate forms and policies.

Skills

Legal experience

Drafting & negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

AMC Global Media seeks an Associate Counsel to join our Legal team in New York, NY. The role provides day-to-day legal counsel across Production, Creative, Finance, Insurance and HR, and supports the litigation docket.

Qualifications include a J.D., NY Bar, and at least two years of legal experience with litigation focus; in-house studio or media company background is preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible remote work options.