Associate- Legal, JioHotstar

Work type- Contractual (12 Months)

* Job Summary

Provide end-to-end legal support to the Digital business in connection with the production/ acquisition of feature films, web-series (fiction and non-fiction), etc., licensing agreements with studios (both Indian and international), agreements for production / acquisition of live events being hosted on JioHotstar, agreements with artists and participants, and other commercial contracts, service and marketing agreements, promo productions, dubbing agreements, amendments, letters, terms and conditions, ad-hoc documentation, and advisory, including contract interpretation; provide legal counsel to the business stakeholders and senior management of the Company regarding deal structuring, intellectual property rights and various aspects of copyright, contract and other corporate and commercial laws with respect to the digital ecosystem.

* Key Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, review and draft agreements in connection with production, acquisition, marketing, distribution and exploitation of the various rights in various kinds of audio-visual content

• Assist and advise the business team members regarding various legal and commercial issues involved in business and commercial transactions, including the scope of intellectual property and other contractual rights and obligations of the Company under various agreements, and contract management

• Conduct necessary due diligence, rights check prior to acquisition or exploitation of content including creation, maintenance and periodic updating of the rights management database and other reports and checklists

• Assist and advise the officers and senior management of the Company with respect to contractual rights and obligations, intellectual property rights and dispute resolution

* Skills & Attributes for success

• Enthusiastic, well-organized, ethical, hard-working team player with the ability to work independently, in a fast-paced environment and under pressure, willingness to learn, ability to multi-task and work with changing priorities, solution-oriented approach

• Strong drafting and negotiating skills, commercial deal making skills, excellent spoken and written English communication, strong advocacy skills and good understanding of copyright law, and general contract laws

• In particular, the candidate should have a solid general commercial contracting background, with considerable experience in the media and entertainment sector

• Mentoring and developing direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance

* Preferred Education & Experience

• 10 years of experience

• LLB from a Premier Law College

About Us
Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.