Legal Associate at Sony Pictures Network: Apply Now!

About Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited

Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, widely known as Sony Pictures Networks India, is an Indian media company and a subsidiary of the Sony Group Corporation. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company operates numerous television channels, the streaming platform SonyLIV, and produces original content through Studio NEXT.

About the Job

Reporting to the Senior Lead Counsel – Litigation, Distribution and Insurance, the incumbent will be responsible for providing legal support to the Distribution business at Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited).

Position: Associate – Legal (Band F1)

Reporting into: Senior Lead Counsel – Litigation, Distribution and Insurance

Business/Function: Legal and S&P

Key Result Areas

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements in relation to the channel distribution business viz.  marketing, landing page, channel placement, etc., with various distribution platform operators. 
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating service agreements for the channel distribution business
• End-to-end transactional support for the channel distribution business
• Coordinating with cross-department heads, sales, business and or commercial teams on distribution business issues and advising them on a suitable course of action to be taken.
• Assisting in reviewing relevant Regulations and Tariff Orders applicable to the industry and ensuring due compliance with all the requirements.
• Assist in reviewing and providing comments on the Consultation Paper rolled out by TRAI on topics affecting the Broadcasting and Distribution Industry.
• Assist in drafting and sending legal notices
• Assist in filing recovery proceedings and other cases before TDSAT, Magistrate’s court, High Court and Supreme Court in terms of reviewing the draft petition and providing comments on the same to lawyers for finalising the petitions.

Eligibility

• Law Graduate.  Master of Law (LL.M) would be preferred.
• 4-6 years’ experience, post-qualification    
• Should have worked in a mid to large-sized Corporate (Ideally, a Broadcasting & Distribution Company, Media/Telecom)
• Adhering to principles and values
• Persuading and influencing
• Presenting and communicating information
• Independently handle the assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work within timelines and multitask

Critical Competencies/Traits

• Good drafting skills, including the ability to independently draft and or review notices, pleadings, etc.
• Good communication skills
• Quick learner
• Smart and a self-starter
• Should have a proactive approach
• Good analytical skills
• Eye for detailing and acting with a sense of urgency by adhering to TAT
• Multi-tasking skills
• Team player
• Sound understanding and interpretation of the law
• Having a long-term vision to work in the Company

Location

Mumbai

Application Procedure

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