The Counsel, Corporate Transactions position will be an integral part of the Corporate Transactions team and will work and advise on domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, investments, and similar transactions, as well as handling other general corporate and departmental matters. The position will report to Paramount Global’s Senior Vice President, Senior Counsel, Corporate Transactions and will be based in New York, NY.

Supporting the Labor Relations SVPs and other members, you will work with unions and business groups in contract negotiations, grievance resolution, arbitrations, interpretation and resolution of issues relating to collective bargaining agreements. You will also provide direction to business units such as Human Resources, Business Affairs, Legal, News, Sports, Operations and Facilities and Television Stations Groups, Production and Finance regarding labor relations and negotiations.

The position will support a wide variety of legal functions for Paramount Streaming services, particularly digital distribution of Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Paramount Streaming’s other apps and channels as well as general commercial support for certain digital properties, such as:

The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Act; advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law, including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the world’s largest database of copyright public records; and provides information and reference services to the public.

Responsible for completing a variety of routine and non-routine legal assignments and intermediate-level projects independently and using professional legal concepts and principles in accordance with company and departmental objectives to solve challenging, or legal issues in practical ways. Works autonomously with regular collaboration and reporting to management. At this level, the associate has developed a specific technical depth and/or breadth of organizational and industry legal issues.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to support legal clearances for Disney’s Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing business (CPGP), including licensed and vertical merchandise, publishing, games, and related marketing and promotional initiatives.  In addition to working with attorneys and other professionals within Disney Legal, this position will liaise with all lines of business within CPGP, including Global Brand Commercialization, Publishing, Games and Interactive Experiences, Business Affairs, Creative, Product Design, and Retail, and content partners such as Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Disney Channel, and Disney+.

Universal Studio Group is looking for an Associate Counsel or Counsel who will have the opportunity to support Universal Studio Group, NBCUniversal’s collection of entertainment television studios – including Universal Television, Universal Content Productions, Universal International Studios, and USG Audio. We are seeking a candidate who will embrace the “show lawyer” model – a holistic, business-friendly approach, providing timely and practical legal advice during the development, production, and exploitation of our scripted entertainment content. 

This individual is responsible for the management of a personal case load of BMI arbitrations, infringements and estate files. Infringement file management includes the oversight of federal lawsuits in conjunction with outside counsel throughout the country. Arbitration file management includes the collection by the Attorney of BMI accounts that are in arrears. Estate file management includes the administration of the affiliation of the estate of the decedent songwriter, and management of all related disputes. This individual may also assist on other matters undertaken by the Legal Department on a regular basis.