Media Transactions Counsel – Content Licensing

Counselwell Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Football League (NFL) is seeking a transactional attorney to support a broad range of media-related transactions and advisory work within its in-house team. The role focuses on licensing strategy, distribution models, and digital media initiatives.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating content licenses, distribution and production agreements with traditional and digital platforms, and providing day-to-day legal guidance to support media projects and direct-to-consumer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited 4-year university
• J.D. from accredited law school
• 3+ years of transactional legal experience at a top-tier firm or in-house in media/entertainment/technology
• Strong drafting experience in media/content/technology space
• Licensed to practice law in New York (New York state bar)

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate content licenses and distribution agreements with traditional and emerging platforms (digital media focus)
• Structure, draft and negotiate production agreements for shortform content with digital partners and app distributors
• Support direct-to-consumer products and initiatives (drafting promotional/co-marketing agreements, reviewing creative materials)
• Provide ongoing legal analysis and day-to-day advice on media-related agreements and strategic issues
• Support senior attorneys and executives in negotiations with league partners and NFL stakeholders

Skills

Drafting content licenses

Licensing & distribution knowledge

Digital media experience

Technology transactions

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

The National Football League (NFL) is seeking a transactional attorney to support a broad range of media-related transactions and advisory work within its in-house team. The role focuses on licensing strategy, distribution models, and digital media initiatives.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating content licenses, distribution and production agreements with traditional and digital platforms, and providing day-to-day legal guidance to support media projects and direct-to-consumer