SVP, Legal - Networks & Consumer Platforms

Sony Pictures Entertainment • Culver City, CA • 1d ago

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is looking for a seasoned, forward-thinking legal executive to oversee business and legal affairs for SPE's Networks and Consumer Platforms businesses. This SVP will guide a talented team of lawyers supporting both traditional networks and SPE's growing portfolio of global FAST channels and direct-to-consumer platforms. The ideal leader pairs sharp legal instincts with strong business partnership skills and thrives in a fast-changing media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all legal matters related to network and consumer platform operations, across traditional linear channels, streaming services, ad-supported platforms, and emerging DTC businesses.

Set and execute the legal strategy for SPE's Networks and Consumer Platforms businesses, aligned with divisional business objectives and SPE legal policies and governance standards.

Serve as the senior legal advisor to business, product, and technology leaders on platform strategy, launches, monetization models, emerging technologies, and regulatory considerations.

Structure, negotiate, and oversee complex commercial agreements, including distribution, acquisition, advertising, ad representation, and strategic vendor arrangements.

Provide guidance and manage risk related to intellectual property, privacy, advertising standards, and regulatory compliance issues unique to networks and platforms businesses.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-regional team of attorneys and legal professionals.

Partner closely with Distribution legal team to ensure alignment on contractual terms and maintain a unified legal posture across SPE.

Anticipate and respond to industry, regulatory, and technology shifts, and implement best practices in media law.

Key Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school and active California bar membership in good standing.

15+ years of relevant legal experience in media distribution, networks, consumer platforms, or direct-to-consumer businesses, with demonstrated senior leadership responsibility.

Deep expertise in traditional and digital distribution ecosystems, including network operations, ad-supported models, data privacy, and ad tech.

Proven ability to manage, train, and guide senior legal talent and cross-regional teams.

Exceptional drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills and high business acumen.

Experience supporting business launches and scaling new initiatives.

Collaborative approach with the ability to partner effectively across business, legal, and commercial functions.

Exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic-thinking skills.

High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPEAccommodationAssistance@spe.sony.com.

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