Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Job Summary

The Director, Business & Legal Affairs will support dealmaking and legal matters across creator partnerships, production, and emerging technology initiatives. This role works closely with business and legal affairs leadership to negotiate and implement complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in negotiating and drafting a wide range of agreements, including production, creator, and licensing deals
• Support internal stakeholders by guiding deal terms and risk considerations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including production, ad sales, technology, and business teams, to help execute partnerships and initiatives
• Provide support on technology-related initiatives, including workflow development, task management, and integration
• Assist in addressing legal and policy considerations related to new technologies and content
• Contribute to the development of internal processes, templates, and best practices
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• JD degree and active member of the California bar; Will consider those eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status (Rule 9.46)
• 8+ years of legal experience (top-tier law firm and/or in-house media company experience strongly preferred)
• Experience negotiating production, talent, and/or technology agreements
• Strong legal judgment, drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset and keen attention to detail
• Ability to work well with clients and peers
• Ability to support multiple projects at one time and solve problems while working under pressure

Nice to Have but Not a Dealbreaker

• Strong interest in AI-related legal or business issues in media and content
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Ability to operate as a versatile, execution-focused partner

Qualifications

• JD degree and active member of the California bar; Will consider those eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status (Rule 9.46)
• 8+ years of legal experience (top-tier law firm and/or in-house media company experience strongly preferred)
• Experience negotiating production, talent, and/or technology agreements
• Strong legal judgment, drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset and keen attention to detail
• Ability to work well with clients and peers
• Ability to support multiple projects at one time and solve problems while working under pressure

Benefits

This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.