Corporate Counsel, Content Acquisition and Business Development

We're a scrappy, ambitious team that moves fast, thinks big, and genuinely loves what we build. We're looking for a sharp, business-minded lawyer to help shape how people watch TV through meaningful deals.

About the role

You'll sit at the intersection of law and deal-making, working hand-in-hand with two senior lawyers supporting our content acquisition and business development teams on the deals that define what content Philo offers and how we grow. That means negotiating and drafting content license agreements, platform deals, production agreements, vendor MSAs and SOWs, and IOs. Beyond the deal table, you'll handle releases, clearances, IP questions, takedowns, technology/SAAS agreements, and unexpected challenges. You'll help build legal playbooks, develop templates, and improve team efficiency. This role offers real scope, autonomy, and impact from day one.

The Legal Team's mission is to be a true partner to the business—delivering practical, creative solutions that help Philo move fast and win. You'll work out of our Brooklyn, NY office alongside two senior lawyers, our CEO, CFO, and other high-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft content license agreements, platform deals, production agreements, vendor MSAs, SOWs, and IOs.
• Handle releases, clearances, IP questions, takedowns, and technology/SAAS agreements.
• Support content acquisition and business development teams on deals that shape Philo’s offerings.
• Develop legal playbooks, templates, and best practices to improve team efficiency.
• Address ad-hoc legal needs, including unexpected challenges.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of legal experience, including hands-on experience with television licensing (network affiliation, FAST). Experience with platform deals is a plus.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active New York Bar membership.
• Practical, business-savvy advice—legally correct and actionable.
• Low ego, high output: problem-solving over turf protection.
• Genuine enthusiasm for media and entertainment—you care about the product and industry.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions (100% match up to 3% of pay, 50% match on the next 2%).
• Flexible working hours.
• Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
• $2,000 annual vacation bonus (paid to take a two-week vacation).
• $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance.
• $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during the first year ($250 annually thereafter).
• $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees working at least 3 days per week onsite, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month for transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking).
• Free Gympass subscription for gyms, studios, classes, and wellness apps.
• Dog-friendly office.

Pay

Annual salary between $210K - $275K depending on experience and location, plus company stock options.

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid (3 days onsite per week in Brooklyn, NY).