Contract Counsel - Sponsorships (Remote)

What are we looking for in our Contract Counsel - Sponsorships (Remote)?

An international Media & Advertising company is looking for a Contract Counsel to join their team, supporting key entertainment partnerships on an initial 4-month contract.

The Contract Attorney - Sponsorships is a transformative team member who aids the Law Department in the delivery of legal services to the Company. Reports to Senior Corporate Counsel and may work remote as long as they hold active NY bar certification.

Role Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sponsorship agreements, custom content agreements, co-branded content, co-promotion, website marketing agreements, and influencer agreements
• Providing legal counsel to ESSENCE Festival of Culture business teams
• Provides legal counsel on various advertising regulations and data privacy

• Experience negotiating music licensing, talent engagements, and complex sponsorship deals
• Knowledge of marketing-related business practices, including advertising, copyright, privacy, and technology
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Smartsheets, Juro, Jira
• Effective written and oral communication skills and adaptable communication style for interacting with team members, upper management, and clients
• Quick study and self-starter
• Excellent time management and organization skills to handle negotiation and execution of multiple Company initiatives
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for creative solutions to complex problems

Required Education/Credentials:

• J.D. Degree
• Must be a member of good standing of the New York Bar
• Must have 2-4 years’ experience working in-house counsel for a media or entertainment company
• Strong academic credentials