Job Description

Legal
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Position:

Associate - Legal (Band F1)

Reporting into:

Senior Lead Counsel - Litigation, Distribution and Insurance

Business/Function:

Legal and S&P

Location:

Mumbai

Purpose/Overview of the role:

Reporting to the Senior Lead Counsel - Litigation, Distribution and Insurance, the incumbent will be responsible for providing legal support to the Distribution business at Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited).

Key Result Areas:

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements in relation to the channel distribution business viz. marketing, landing page, channel placement, etc. with various distribution platform operators. Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating service agreements for the channel distribution business End-to-End transactional support for the channel distribution business Coordinating with cross department heads, sales, business and or commercial teams on distribution business issues and advising them on suitable course of action to be taken. Assisting in reviewing relevant Regulations and Tariff Orders applicable to the industry and ensuring due compliance of all the requirements. Assist in reviewing and providing comments on the Consultation Paper rolled out by TRAI on topics affecting the Broadcasting and Distribution Industry. Assist in drafting and sending legal notices Assist in filing recovery proceedings and other cases before TDSAT, Magistrate's court, High Court and Supreme Court in terms of reviewing the draft petition and providing comments on the same to lawyers for finalizing the petitions.

Educational & Work Experiences / Key Requirements:

Law Graduate. Master of Law (LL.M) would be preferred.
-years' experience, post qualification Should have worked in a mid to large-sized Corporate (Ideally, Broadcasting & Distribution Company, Media/Telecom)

Critical Competencies/Traits

Good drafting skills including ability to independently draft and or review notices, pleadings, etc. Good communication skills Quick learner Smart and self-starter Should have a proactive approach Good analytical skills Eye for detailing and acting with a sense of urgency by adhering to TAT Multi-tasking skills Team player Sound understanding and interpretation of law Having a long-term vision to work in the Company

Essential Skills

Adhering to principles and values Persuading and influencing Presenting and communicating information Independently handle the assigned tasks with minimal supervision Ability to work withing timelines and multi-task

Desirable Aptitude

+ - Learning and researching - Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Leading and supervising
- Applying expertise and technology

Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

Why join us?

Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited

is home to some of India's leading entertainment channels such as SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, Yay!, Sony Marathi, Sony SIX, Sony TEN, Sony TEN1, SONY Ten2, SONY TEN3, SONY TEN4, to name a few!

Our foray into the OTT space with one of the most promising streaming platforms, Sony LIV brings us one step closer to being a progressive digitally-led content powerhouse.

Our independent production venture- Studio Next has already made its mark with original content and IPs for TV and Digital Media.

But our quest to Go Beyond doesn't end there. Neither does our search to find people who can take us there.

We focus on creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where we celebrate diversity with our Bring Your Own Self Philosophy and are recognised as a Great Place to Work.
- Great Place to Work - Ranked as one of the Great Places to Work for since years
- Included in the Hall of Fame as a part of the Working Mother & Avtar Best Companies for Women in India study- Ranked amongst 100 Best Companies for Women In India
- ET Human Capital Awards 2021- Winner across multiple categories
- Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award - Outstanding Learning Practices.
The biggest award of course is the thrill our employees feel when they can Tell Stories Beyond the Ordinary!