Senior Counsel, International

Senior Counsel, International, CNBC FTC

• 6th Floor,6 St Andrew Street, London, United Kingdom
• Employees work in a hybrid mode
• Full-time
• Business Segment: Versant Corporate

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

CNBC INTERNATIONAL

CNBC is the world’s No. 1 business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.

CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live.

With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms.

OVERVIEW

Versant International requires an experienced mid level lawyer to provide legal support with a focus on the EMEA regions for the CNBC International advertising team and channel distribution team. This is a FTC role, up to 12 months. The candidate would have experience within private practice TMT practice groups, experience with channel distribution and advertising sales work, and have excellent drafting skills and a commercial outlook.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate would work closely with the commercial teams in London to maximise revenue and reach for Versant International News brands with a particular focus on CNBC International, which is the number one business and financial news channel globally. Specific responsibilities are:

• Legal support to CNBC International in-house Advertising Sales function. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating advertising terms and conditions with agencies and advertisers, including, insertion orders, advertising terms (with special focus on data security, usage, and measurement), custom advertising, and sponsorship, custom content, brand consultation, data and events agreements
• Negotiation of channel distribution agreements for the CNBC Europe and CNBC UK channel feeds with a range of MVPDs across broadcast, cable and IP delivery and streaming services.
• Ability to advise on broadcast regulations in UK and across EMEA. Ability to counsel about risks associated with engaging in a variety of digital and marketing activities and the collection and use of data
• Preparation of agreements with vendors and production companies involved in creation of commercial content for advertisers including VOD and events
• Engaging and drafting third-party rep agreements for sales and channel work in EMEA
• Develop best legal and contractual practices in connection with a rapidly changing and expanding business – suggest ways to use technology to make contracting more efficient including implementing an automated contract process

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS                     

• At least 8 years of legal experience in media distribution and advertising regulation
• Ideally private practice or strong in-house team within TMT sector
• Experience advising on digital advertising and working with new media platforms/FAST
• Specialized in UK and/or EU sales and commercial law
• Significant experience in negotiating and drafting contracts and a variety of terms and conditions
• Capable of providing practical legal advice to members of business team at all levels and working with legal teams across functions (data privacy, employment, IP, compliance, etc.)
• Strong work ethic
• Good natured, team player
• Strong academic record from top tier law school
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task successfully, and to work both independently and collegially as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• Qualified lawyer in good standing
• Experience with data privacy, media regulation and ad tech is also required

• Must be willing to work in London, United Kingdom
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United Kingdom

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. 

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.