Leading international media company

Contract lawyer Distribution

Details

• Drafting standard form and bespoke distribution contracts with platform operators for carriage of the subscription television channels owned and/or operated by DCE via cable, IPTV, xDSL etc.
• Supporting all aspects of the distribution business with TV platforms across NEE, including contracts, strategic issues (e.g. relating to TV Everywhere), dispute resolution and contract compliance issues.
• Assisting with other agreements such as: advertising sales contracts; programme sponsorship agreements; IT/ IP licences; service provider appointments. 
• Assisting with drafting and negotiating new media contracts dealing with distribution of content via mobile telephony and on line platforms.
• Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of technical agreements that relate to the NEE region.
• Assisting with company secretarial matters relating to Discovery’s Russian subsidiary companies.
• Assisting the VP and SVP Legal Distribution (both based in London) and supporting the Legal Department in general.
• General advisory role on legal matters.

Requirements

• Education: University degree in law;
• 3+ years of PQE with international/ top local law firms or high-profile media/ cable & satellite business;
• Profound knowledge and experience in IP and content distribution agreements/ matters, general commercial laws and regulations, including international aspects and instruments; mass media and broadcasting laws and regulations.

• Flexible, commercial, practical problem solving approach with good organizational skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Ability to work within a multifunctional team and ability to develop and implement workflows. Ability to interact effectively on a multiregional level. Working within an internal matrix organization is essential.
• Clear and concise communicator (both orally and written) – ability to present and distil legally complex issues into legally compliant but practical and commercial solutions, in a way that engages the key stakeholders.
• Excellent and proven negotiation skills – to deliver both proper legal protection to the company and excellent commercial results.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate and thorough.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage own time judiciously and deal effectively with the competing interests of several different departments.
• Confident, sociable and ability to interact with clients from different cultures and backgrounds.

Contact

 Rostislav Bratkovski

7(906)790-29-02

rbratkovski@hcareer.ru