Sr Counsel

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The Senior 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 handle other general corporate legal departmental matters.  

The position will report to Paramount Skydance Corporation’s Vice President, Counsel, Corporate Transactions and will be based in New York, NY. 

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transactional documents, such as stock and asset purchase/sale agreements, merger agreements, joint venture agreements, partnership/LLC/shareholder agreements, investment agreements, framework agreements, intercompany agreements, confidentiality  agreements, clean team agreements, transition services agreements, side letters, engagement letters, letters of intent, bid letters and term sheets.
• Working closely and coordinating with Paramount Skydance Corporation’s corporate strategy & development team, tax and accounting teams, divisional business teams and specialist lawyers in connection with the review, analysis and execution of potential transactions.
• Managing and coordinating legal due diligence reviews and preparation of related materials.
• Managing outside legal advisors on transactional and related regulatory matters.
• Advising on a broad range of business and legal affairs matters.
• Contributing to the various internal knowledge management initiatives, including a precedent document database, template agreements, presentations, and training initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• New York State membership in good standing or willingness and qualifications to become Registered In-House Counsel in New York State promptly.
• 8 years of experience in a corporate legal department and/or M&A at a law firm. In-house experience is a plus. 
• Exceptional negotiating, drafting, transaction structuring and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client relations skills.
• Broad knowledge of relevant M&A case law, securities laws, antitrust and regulatory considerations, and other relevant statutory laws and regulations.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to negotiate with third parties independently, while seeking supervision and guidance when necessary.
• Experience in working autonomously and coordinating with a working group team.
• Ability to work efficiently and simultaneously on multiple matters in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team, communicating successfully with others, both verbally and in writing and to provide applicable and thorough advice.
• Experience in working across domestic and international jurisdictions.
• High ethical standards and trustworthiness with confidential matters.
• Ability, confidence and desire to lead deal teams in a collaborative way.
• Travel as needed.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $170,000.00 - 195,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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