Overview and Responsibilities

We are seeking a Counsel to join our Production Content Review team in our New York Times Square office! You will advise clients across numerous Paramount brands (including Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Paramount Network, Paramount+ and more) regarding legal issues relating to multi-platform programming, including intellectual property, defamation, First Amendment, right of privacy and right of publicity, and handle related claims.

• Advise production and legal clients on a wide range of issues in the broadcast and digital realms, including copyright, trademarks, defamation, privacy and right of publicity 
• Review scripts, programming and other related materials to identify legal issues
• Investigate and respond to related claims

Basic Qualifications

• J.D. Degree, admitted in New York
• At least 5 years of experience practicing law and advising clients on copyright, trademarks, right of privacy, right of publicity, defamation, libel and litigation/pre-litigation matters
• Experience with legal review (examples are on-air and online programming, scripts and advertising)

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate legal advice both verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage a wide variety of issues and legal matters efficiently
• Ability to analyze legal issues and render opinions and legal advice in a manner that is significant and effective to the brands
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to senior level staff, build consensus and generate strong client satisfaction
• Excellent organizational skills and a cooperative, collaborative and team-oriented approach to work
• Ability to effectively work with staff in all areas of the company to acquire information pertinent to third-party claims
• Excellent work ethic, judgment, follow-through skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Production experience a strong plus!
• Litigation background a plus!

About Paramount

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

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