Partner with the retransmission consent team content to develop strategy, deal structure, desired rights, and protections for retransmission consent and related agreements.
Critically evaluate complex agreements.
Clearly identify issues and opportunities to optimize DIRECTV’s position.
Negotiate and draft retransmission consent agreements as well as agreements digital media rights, SVODs, direct-to-consumers.
Work cross-functionally with the finance, marketing, engineering, product, content, and digital entertainment groups on business, legal, and regulatory matters.
Identify, analyze, and interpret potential legal issues.
Prepare and present legal point of view and counsel to senior management.
Work closely with the content team in the administration of all distribution agreements including audits, MFN analyses, and contract compliance.
Periodically work with outside counsel on distribution matters, FCC compliance, and antitrust issues.
Contribute to the development of other attorneys and staff.
Utilize AI tools in day-to-day activities for drafting analysis while understanding the limitations and deficiencies of AI tools.

Strong academic credentials from a highly recognized law school.
Holds themselves to high professional standards; unquestionable integrity.
High-volume transactional experience with a top tier law firm and content/programming acquisitions with a major studio, programmer, media company, and/or content distribution organization.
At least 5 years of applicable content experience required.
Preferred experience in retransmission consent negotiations.
Experience with interactive and digital content distribution is highly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and emerging platforms.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Experience presenting to senior executives.
Demonstrated ability to positively and proactively identify, prioritize, and address legal issues quickly and effectively.
Proven negotiation skills and outstanding drafting abilities.
Highly organized and ability to multi-task and manage multiple high-caliber deals with tight deadlines.
Experience using or willingness to learn AI tools for day-to-day legal tasks.

DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees.
It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market.
Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
Total compensation package includes salary, bonuses, and benefits.

Legal Counsel – Programming

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