Counsel - Content Licensing

About the Team

VIZIO's legal team is seeking an experienced and motivated licensed attorney with experience in app and/or content licensing transactions to join our growing Platform Legal team. As Counsel, you will be reporting to VIZIO's Director, Content Licensing and Media Transactions Counsel and working closely with other attorneys supporting VIZIO's Platform business. You will embark on a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team within a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, with a particular focus on app and content licensing, and will advise on a variety of deals with content providers, media/entertainment companies, and streaming services.
• You will evaluate and advise on issues from legal and business perspectives with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and handle complex business and legal issues in a fast-paced, agile, and evolving technology-driven business environment.
• Support strategic initiatives, including cutting-edge technology and regulatory support.

About You

• You have a passion or curiosity for digital media and technology.
• 5-7 years of transactional experience as an attorney either in-house, at a law firm, or a combination of both.
• Possess a Juris Doctor from a U.S. accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of California or qualify to register as California in-house counsel.
• Direct experience in or exposure to AVOD/SVOD/TVOD licensing deals.
• Able to handle multiple matters simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Solid background and experience with negotiating, drafting, and advising on a variety of agreements.
• Self-motivated, extremely well organized with exceptional attention to detail, genuine curiosity, and a can-do positive attitude to contribute to the success of the team.
• Ability to work well in a very fast-paced and dynamic environment, as well as in a small team environment, and become a productive and positive member of the legal department.

About VIZIO

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Headquartered in Irvine, California, VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand in America and the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America. VIZIO's mission is to deliver high performance, smarter products with the latest innovations at a significant savings that we can pass along to our consumers. Our loyal following and industry-wide praise continues to grow as we redefine what it means to be smart.

VIZIO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We will not pay fees to any third-party agency, outside recruiter or firm without a mutually agreed-upon contract and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.

For California-based employment: The minimum salary for this position is $132,000/year. The maximum salary for this position $264,000/year. In addition to base salary, the compensation package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, as well as equity and a range of medical, dental, vision and other benefits.