Senior Counsel

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Global seeks a seasoned attorney to support the U.S. Distribution group within its Law Department. You will draft, review, and negotiate distribution agreements across linear, VOD, streaming platforms, handling complex, high-value deals with minimal oversight.

You will provide strategic counsel on media, IP, regulatory and business affairs, mentor junior attorneys, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and executives to advance Paramount’s distribution initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of contract and general corporate law.
• Ability to independently evaluate, structure, and draft complex agreements.
• Ability to distill information for clients.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to independently negotiate agreements with third parties, including complex or high-stakes matters.
• Ability to work closely with and maintain positive relationships with Paramount personnel.
• J.D.
• Approximately 8 years of law firm and/or relevant in-house experience.
• New York State Bar membership and/or qualified to register as NY In-House Counsel.
• Knowledge of media, intellectual property, communications, technology and/or internet law and FCC regulation is preferred.
• Applicable experience in the television, streaming and/or other digital media industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the U.S. Distribution group within Paramount’s Law Department.
• Draft, review, and negotiate distribution agreements arising from Paramount’s programming services and content.
• Handle agreements involving cable and satellite television, internet/OTT, connected devices, and integrated streaming platforms.
• Focus on linear, VOD, and streaming distribution agreements.
• Lead and manage complex, high-value negotiations with minimal oversight.
• Provide advice and counsel on legal and business affairs matters.
• Monitor contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with departmental and administrative functions and assignments.
• Interact with Partnerships, Deal Finance, Strategy, attorneys supporting other client groups, and Paramount executives.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and work-product review to junior attorneys.
• Support and advise senior leadership as needed.

Skills

Drafting Agreements

Negotiation Skills

Contract Law

Regulatory Compliance

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Mentorship

Relationship Management

Information Distillation

Education

J.D. Degree

New York State Bar Membership

Job description

• Support the U.S. Distribution group within Paramount’s Law Department
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements arising from distribution of Paramount’s programming services and content
• Handle agreements involving cable and satellite television, internet/OTT, connected devices, and integrated streaming platforms
• Focus on linear, VOD, and streaming distribution agreements
• Lead and manage complex, high-value negotiations with minimal oversight
• Provide advice and counsel on legal and business affairs matters
• Monitor contractual and regulatory compliance
• Assist with departmental and administrative functions and assignments
• Interact with Partnerships, Deal Finance, Strategy, attorneys supporting other client groups, and Paramount executives
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and work-product review to junior attorneys
• Support and advise senior leadership as needed

Requirements

• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of contract and general corporate law
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate, structure, and draft complex agreements
• Ability to optimally distill information for clients
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to independently negotiate agreements with third parties, including complex or high-stakes matters
• Ability to work closely with and maintain positive relationships with Paramount personnel
• J.D.
• Approximately 8 years of law firm and/or relevant in-house experience
• New York State Bar membership and/or qualified to register as NY In-House Counsel
• Knowledge of media, intellectual property, communications, technology and/or internet law and FCC regulation is preferred
• Applicable experience in the television, streaming and/or other digital media industry is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of contract and corporate law, with the ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements in the media and digital content sectors. Provides strategic legal counsel while managing high-value negotiations and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Contract Law Expertise
• Complex Agreement Negotiation
• J.D. Degree
• New York State Bar Membership
• Media and Intellectual Property Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Drafting Agreements
• Legal Compliance Monitoring
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Law
• Negotiation Skills

Soft Skills

• Strong Verbal Communication
• Strong Written Communication
• Mentorship
• Relationship Management
• Information Distillation

Certifications & Qualifications

• New York In-House Counsel Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Television Law
• Streaming Distribution
• Digital Media
• FCC Regulation
• OTT Platforms