Legal Counsel, Content Legal - FTC

Legal Counsel, Content Legal (FTC 12 mth)

42704

London, GB, NW1 8TT

Legal

London

Full-Time

Hybrid

Paramount International Networks, a unit of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA), is comprised of many of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Its portfolio of award-winning channels, brands and platforms includes Channel 5, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, BET, Paramount Network, Paramount +, Smithsonian and Pluto, CBS, Network 10, Telefe, Viacom 18 and Paramount International Networks Studios among others internationally.

Our goal is to be the world's leading, branded entertainment company across television, motion pictures, and digital media platforms. We connect with audiences in the real world through live experiences, huge events, books, toys, games, apps and more.

WHAT IS THE ROLE?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative content lawyer to join the Content Legal & Compliance BALA team in London.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Working with in-house producers and commissioners to provide programme and online content legal and regulatory advice on issues including defamation, contempt, privacy, data protection, intellectual property and regulatory compliance.
2. Understanding editorial ambition and direction to advise effectively on both pre- and post-broadcast and online publication across multiple genres.
3. Analysing and balancing the risks involved in the production and publication process.
4. Collaborating with the BALA team and UK business to work within governance protocols.
5. Advising on child protection, contributor duty of care, commercial references, sponsorship, product placement, and election broadcasting.
6. Supporting reviews into programme and online content issues pre- and post-broadcast.
7. Preparing responses to complaints and regulatory investigations.
8. Reviewing, maintaining and updating policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of programmes.
9. Attending and advising at recordings, and live and ‘as-live’ programmes.
10. Supporting the training of internal staff and production companies on legal and compliance issues.
11. Pre- and post-litigation management including instructing counsel and external solicitors.
12. Liaising and working closely with various stakeholders including commissioners, production companies, and marketing.
13. Keeping up to date on the evolution of the law and practice in this area.
14. Embracing the ‘One Paramount’ approach and encourage collaboration.
15. Being an ambassador for all Paramount channels and platforms.
16. Adopting and promoting the Paramount values and support a culture of inclusion.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

1. Qualified lawyer (barrister or solicitor) with 2-7 years’ PQ experience in programme legal/regulatory compliance issues.
2. In-depth understanding of media law and regulation including defamation, contempt, privacy, copyright, and data protection.
3. Experience of advising producers and commissioners on media law and regulation.
4. Experience of drafting/reviewing programme protocols and contributor contracts.
5. An approachable, professional persona with the ability to collaborate easily.
6. Skilled communicator comfortable adapting your style.
7. Solid attention to detail and confidence in handling strict deadlines.
8. Creative problem-solving skills with strong judgment.
9. A willingness to learn quickly and adapt.
10. A passion for freedom of expression.
11. A committed and resilient team player.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. We believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you have any difficulties in applying or require access needs arising from a mobility or any other impairment please let us know by emailing uk.recruitment@vimn.com or calling 0207 555 1234.