Senior Director, Content Group-NY, L&BA

We are seeking a Senior Director, Legal & Business Affairs, Content Group-NY to lead the negotiation and drafting of agreements for unscripted programming talent across A+E Networks and the Factual Studio. The role will provide legal guidance in support of A+E Global Media's unscripted content initiatives, ensuring that talent deals are structured to align with the company's strategic and operational goals.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and State Bar admission or in-house counsel eligibility.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience negotiating and drafting agreements for unscripted television programming.
• Experience handling deals for on-air talent, executive producers, showrunners, and consultants.
• Expertise in handling business and legal issues related to television development and production.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across L&BA, creative, production, and business teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• 401k matching