Senior Director, Ad Sales & Research Counsel, L&BA
New York, NY 
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Job Description

Work Locations:With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes:California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.


Division StoryOur global Legal and Business Affairs department believes in the promise and power of teamwork. When we work together as a cohesive unit - supporting, involving, appreciating and respecting each other - we can elevate our company, our clients, and ourselves. At A+E Networks, we have built and developed a culture based on the principles of effective communication, collaboration, accountability and trust. These guiding principles serve as our north star as we partner and strategize with other departments across the Company to help A+E Networks achieve its goals and stay at the forefront of a highly competitive, rapidly changing industry. If you share these values and want to learn more about who we are and what we do, consider joining our team.

Job Description

A+E Networks is seeking a driven and experienced attorney who will serve as a dedicated, legal advisor for A+E's Ad Sales and Research divisions, as well as provide as-needed support on advertising-related issues encountered within other A+E teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle contract negotiations for A+E's Ad Sales division, including:

  • Direct ad sales: linear and digital insertions orders, IAB terms addenda, and other ad sales terms/guidelines with advertisers and agencies.

  • Programmatic ad sales: all manner of agreements with ad servers, SSPs, and other programmatic ad-tech providers.

  • Handle contract negotiations for A+E's Research division, including:

  • All manner of agreements with ad measurement, targeting, and analytics providers, including those related to custom audiences and outcomes.

  • Other agreements related to general data/research needs throughout the company, such as syndicated and custom research in support of the Programming, Distribution, and Marketing divisions.

  • Collaborate with attorneys supporting additional A+E divisions and initiatives, including:

  • Bespoke campaign, sponsorship, and product placement/integration deals.

  • A+E's own promotional activities as an advertiser.

  • Ad inventory splits in various distribution and global content sales/licensing partnerships.

  • A+E's overall privacy program, especially in relation to the above advertising and research activities.

  • Drive the continuous improvement of A+E's advertising workflows and practices, and provide situation-specific advertising legal advice on an as-needed basis.

Requirements:

  • J.D. and Bar admission/in-house registration.

  • A combination of 8-10+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience. Ideal candidates will have substantial advertising/data-focused experience, including:

  • Working with brands, agencies, and SSPs.

  • Navigating ad-tech, especially with regard to tracking technologies (e.g., tags, pixels, beacons, cookies, and alternatives) and privacy-forward data matching/sharing technologies (e.g., clean rooms and DMPs/CDPs), and working with a broad range of providers at every level of the ad-tech chain.

  • Navigating data privacy, marketing, and consumer protection laws and industry self-regulatory guidelines.

  • Strong analytic, written/oral communication, and time management/multi-tasking skills.

CompensationAnnual Pay Range: $164,299 - $216,454Annual Incentive Target: 20.00%


Theannual/hourlypay range displayed serves as agood faith estimate of the

minimum and maximumbasepayrangefor this role.Compensation for the role will

be based ona number of differentfactors such asa candidate's qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, andexperience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.


A+E Networks proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company's employment actions and decisions - including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination - are made without regard to an employee's race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.


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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
8 to 10 years
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