Job Description

About hoichoi: hoichoi (https://www.hoichoi.tv/), the digital vertical (OTT) of SVF is an on-demand video streaming entertainment platform for Bengalis worldwide. With an array of exciting content choices including Bengali Classics, Blockbusters, Documentaries, Short Films, and Exclusive original web series it aims to be home to the best in Bengali entertainment. Job Role: Bringing value through demonstrated experience & subject matter knowledge in drafting, negotiating and closing all types of commercial transactions. Drafting and negotiating Production / acquisition/ distribution / syndication contracts, format agreements, celebrity/ artists/talent agreements, marketing & event management deals. Drafting & negotiating commercial contracts relating to the procurement of film production-related equipment, technology, services level agreements for outsourced vendors, inter-company contracts, employment contracts, and ancillary agreements. Providing inputs on copyright law and policy matters and help to take proactive enforcement actions through contractual commitments and anti-piracy initiatives to prevent value erosion of Intellectual Property rights. Managing the Dispute resolution and Litigation function: Coordination with external counsels with regards to potential legal, financial and reputation risk arising from civil as well as criminal disputes and litigation through proactive and timely interventions, reviewing & drafting court pleadings & judicial documents, drafting legal notices & responses to legal threats, etc. and providing strategic advice and guidance to Management through an effective Management Information System. Regulatory & Policy management: Conducting research and impact analysis of various amendments to policies, laws, regulations, bills, consultation papers, notifications in relation to Copyright, Censorship laws and rules, corporate law, taxation of films, trade union matters, etc. Proactive & timely implementation and execution of tasks and assignments. Qualification & Experience: LLB from a premier Law College with at least 2 yrs of relevant experience. Good understanding and application of Intellectual Property Laws such as the IPR, Copyright Act, the Trade Marks Act, and rules. Specific knowledge of Indian laws i.e. Contract Act, Specific Relief Act, Civil Procedure & Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code, Prevention of Corruption Act, the various social legislation. Experience in Commercial contracts - Contract drafting, reviewing, rights acquisition, rights syndication, rights sale, rights management, SAAs agreements, Master service agreements, service provider agreements. Understanding of tech Law - tech, NFT, Litigation, content bundling agreements, DMCA will be an advantage. Demonstrated experience in contract drafting, good negotiation, and execution skills i.e., ability to draft, negotiate and close transactions independently with minimal supervision Should have excellent research, analytical skills and should be able to exercise judgement and discretion to opine on compliance/ legal issues effectively. Exposure to Media & Entertainment laws is a big plus This role is based out of Kolkata.

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