Senior Legal Professional -IPR-10-15- Media - Entertainment - Digital Content-Andheri

Job Description

• Lead and manage all legal and IPR matters related to media content, broadcasting, publishing, and digital platforms
  
  
• Handle copyright, trademark, licensing, assignments, and infringement matters
  
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including:
  
  
  • Content acquisition & licensing agreements
    
    
  • Talent, artist, influencer, and production agreements
    
    
  • Distribution, syndication, and platform agreements
    
    
  • NDAs, MOUs, and vendor contracts
    
    
• Advise internal stakeholders on IP protection strategies and risk mitigation
  
  
• Manage IP portfolio, registrations, renewals, and oppositions
  
  
• Handle disputes, notices, and litigation related to IPR and media laws (with external counsels)
  
  
• Ensure compliance with media laws, IT Act, Copyright Act, Trademarks Act, and other applicable regulations
  
  
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, legal advisors, and enforcement agencies
  
  
• Support business teams in deal structuring from a legal and commercial perspective
  
  
• Keep abreast of legal developments in media, digital content, and IP laws
  
  
  Key Requirements
  
  
  • LL.B / LL.M from a recognized university
    
    
  • 10–15 years of post-qualification experience, preferably from media, entertainment, broadcasting, OTT, or digital content companies
    
    
  • Strong hands-on experience in IPR (Copyright & Trademarks mandatory)
    
    
  • Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiations, and licensing
    
    
  • Exposure to litigation management and regulatory advisory
    
    
  • Ability to work independently and lead legal matters end-to-end
    
    
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
    
    
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