Associate Counsel

AMC Networks•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

AMC Global Media is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its Legal team in New York, NY. The role provides day-to-day legal counsel to business units including Production, Creative, Finance, Insurance, and Human Resources. The Associate Counsel will advise on legal issues arising during content production, manage litigation matters, interpret contracts, and work with Studio business affairs on production-related agreements. The position also contributes to developing and refining Studio and Corporate forms and policies.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
Member of the New York Bar in good standing.
At least two years of legal experience, including law firm experience emphasizing litigation.
Excellent communication, drafting, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to collaborate across the legal team and business divisions.
Strong attention to detail and a self-starter approach.
Excellent organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters, follow through, and meet deadlines.
Ability and eagerness to learn and retain new substantive matters quickly.
Sound judgment and effectiveness in a fast-paced, demanding environment, including in ambiguous situations.
Ability to identify and resolve legal issues efficiently and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an in-house legal or business affairs department at a studio, advertising agency, production company, or comparable media company.
Knowledge of intellectual property, labor and employment, defamation, rights of publicity, or privacy law.
Familiarity with entertainment industry development, production, transactions, and standards.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal counsel and support to business units including Production, Creative, Finance, Insurance, and Human Resources, as needed.
Advise on legal matters arising during content production, including rights issues, copyright, trademark, defamation, and employment matters.
Assist in managing AMC’s litigation docket and help develop and implement litigation strategy.
Analyze and interpret contracts and advise on potential risks and issues across a wide range of legal areas.
Work with the Studio business affairs team to draft and negotiate production-related agreements.
Help develop and refine Studio and Corporate forms and policies.