Director, Business and Legal Affairs

Paramount • New York, NY

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About The Position

Paramount’s Advertising Sales, Sourcing and Enterprise Technology Group is seeking a highly motivated Director to join our Business & Legal Affairs team. In this role, you will support transactional and advisory functions across broad, cross-functional client groups, including corporate, brand and ad sales research, multiplatform advertising sales and operations, branded content and integrated marketing, influencer marketing,data licensing, anti-piracy, and distribution. You will work on a variety of complex transactions for various business areas across all Paramount programming services.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience, including 3+ years’ experience autonomously drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements and amendments as a contracts director, manager, paralegal, or similar role.
• Experience in advertising technology, integrated marketing, influencer marketing, research/data, software/technology services, and digital media.
• Strong understanding of software licensing/development, ad sales operations, social media, data licensing, privacy, copyright/IP laws, anti-piracy, distribution, licensing, and entertainment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage high volume of deals, prioritize workload, and work independently.
• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. from accredited law school preferred; excellent academic credentials.

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience preferred; law firm/private practice experience managing transactional matters and direct client interaction considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key business partner to cross-functional teams groups representing all Paramount programming services by identifying operational needs, supporting deal workflows, and helping guide decision-making.
• Support the development and implementation of business processes, policies, and best practices that align with broader Business & Legal Affairs objectives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data licensing and research services agreements, enterprise software and SaaS licenses, advertising agreements (linear, digital, CTV), insertion orders, non-disclosure agreements, data protection agreements, and agreements relating to ad sales operations, talent and influencer activations (including social media terms and conditions), integrated marketing, and distribution across all media platforms.
• Maintain and update contract templates; create new templates as needed.
• Assist SVP of BALA with marketing initiatives, including influencer agreements and special projects.
• Manage a high volume of deals and prioritize workload independently.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees