Senior Counsel, Programming Acquisition & Licensing

Charter Communications; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications seeks a senior legal leader to direct programming acquisition and content licensing strategy, advising executives on contract and regulatory issues across platforms, including traditional, OTT, and streaming services.

You will lead a team of lawyers, coordinate with Product, Regulatory, and Compliance, and shape policy positions on programming rights and distribution matters for the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in video programming, cable television distribution, retransmission consent, broadcast, digital media, and related regulatory matters.
• Deep knowledge of copyright law, FCC regulations, retransmission consent and must carry rules, and emerging video distribution platforms.
• Strong leadership across functional boundaries and the ability to drive results.
• Strategic thinking, communication skills, and ability to influence executives.
• Superior drafting and contract construction skills with high-pressure negotiation experience.
• Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead legal advisor for programming acquisition and content licensing to support business priorities.
• Oversee complex transactions with major providers for rights and obligations across traditional and new media.
• Advise executives on legal interpretation of agreements with programmers.
• Provide guidance on policy, copyright, and regulatory issues across platforms and FCC rules.
• Lead strategy for programming relationships with networks, studios, and streaming partners.
• Mentor a legal team and oversee outside counsel on programming matters.

Skills

Video programming law

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate (top tier law school preferred)

Top law firm experience

In-house cable experience

Job description

Charter Communications seeks a senior legal leader to direct programming acquisition and content licensing strategy, advising executives on contract and regulatory issues across platforms, including traditional, OTT, and streaming services.

You will lead a team of lawyers, coordinate with Product, Regulatory, and Compliance, and shape policy positions on programming rights and distribution matters for the enterprise.