DUTIES:

• Structures, negotiates and drafts complex development, production and distribution deals (e.g., rights acquisitions, overall development and talent deals, format licenses, producer, director and writer agreements, production company deals, studio license agreements, co-production deals, venue and location releases, integrated marketing and promotions agreements, etc.).
• Provide timely and thoughtful legal advice on legal issues (such as intellectual property, contract, rights, clearance, and regulatory issues), evaluate potential risk, and propose practical, responsive solutions.
• Handle production related issues, including content and script review.
• Leads and engages in strategic deal model and policy-making discussions.
• Performs and/or supervises day-to-day legal production work for first-run syndicated series as well as presentations, pilots, specials and weekly series.
• Manages and oversees VICELAND Business & Legal Affairs and Standards & Practices Department.
• Maintain strong relationships with key agencies and attorneys in the entertainment community.
• Partner with business executives, as well as colleagues in VICE Legal Department, to discuss and implement best practices and formulate new processes in connection with business needs.
• Advises and consults with clients and productions regarding production-related legal matters.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION: 

• J.D. degree and member in good standing of the New York bar.
• At least 6 years combined experience as a practicing entertainment attorney at a law firm or in-house, with extensive industry relationships with agents, talent, networks and producers.
• Possess excellent negotiating, drafting, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, prioritizing and time management skills in a high-volume environment, and proven ability to lead negotiations with agencies, networks, and other industry partners.
• Cooperative, positive, team-oriented spirit and approach.
• Highly motivated, highly effective self-starter with strong track record of successful project execution and the ability to handle multiple, high priority tasks in a fast-paced, diverse corporate environment.
• Ability to build strong internal client relationships at all levels of the business, and effectively advise clients under conditions of uncertainty, high-pressure and/or high-risk and generate strong client satisfaction through quick turnaround and firm decision-making.
• Superior communication, organization, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical orientation, and an ability to structure an issue and analyze alternative solutions.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, collaborative environment.
• Sound business judgment, and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters, including appropriately prioritizing among them.
• Demonstrated ability, in a positive and practical manner, to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Disclaimers:

Equal Employment Opportunities: VICE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to create and maintain a workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity. At VICE, we understand that inclusion and diversity is a major benefit to our employees, our readers and viewers, and our company culture. We treat all applicants and employees fairly without regard to age, alienage or citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status and partnership status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion/creed, sexual orientation, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, status as a veteran or active military service member, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

VICE requires that all employees have proper authorization to work in the U.S. Should an applicant require employment sponsorship, VICE will determine, in its sole discretion, whether such sponsorship will be provided.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the New York City Fair Chance Act or other applicable laws.

 *Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements and essential functions described above are not an exhaustive list and instead are meant to describe the general nature and level of work required of the job. VICE reserves the right to modify the essential functions of this position where a legitimate business exists. 

To all recruitment agencies: Unless otherwise indicated, VICE does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes.