PocketFM - Senior Counsel - Legal - IP & Content

3 weeks ago

Bengaluru, India Pocket FM Full time

Senior Counsel - Legal - IP & Pocket FM:


It's an amazing time to join Pocket FM as we continue shaping the future of entertainment globally with audio series. With a strong repository of long-form storytelling, Pocket FM has evolved as the powerhouse of entertainment.

Our mission is to give wings and wisdom to stories, transforming them into a strong entertainment package. Pocket FM has grown to 80 million listeners community, spending an average of over 150 minutes every day, while the total streaming on the app counts to over 4 billion minutes monthly.

Role Overview:

The Senior Legal Counsel - IP & Content will play a critical role in advising on intellectual property matters and content-related legal issues. This role requires a deep understanding of copyright, trademark, and other IP laws, as well as expertise in navigating the complexities of digital content distribution and licensing.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide strategic legal advice and support on all aspects of intellectual property law, with a focus on content licensing, acquisition, and protection.

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IP-related agreements, including content licensing agreements, distribution agreements, and intellectual property assignment agreements.

- Conduct thorough intellectual property due diligence for content acquisitions and partnerships.

- Advise on content-related legal issues, including rights clearance, fair use, privacy, defamation, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including content acquisition, content operations, product development, and compliance, to ensure alignment with legal requirements and company policies.

- Develop and implement policies and procedures to protect the company's intellectual property rights and minimize legal risks associated with content distribution.

- Stay informed about emerging legal developments, industry trends, and best practices in intellectual property and content law.

- Manage external counsel and other legal service providers as necessary. 8+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on intellectual property and content law preferred.

- Strong understanding of copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws and regulations, with specific knowledge of the digital media and entertainment industry.

- Experience drafting and negotiating complex IP-related agreements in the OTT or media industry.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

- Familiarity with technology platforms and digital content distribution models preferred.

- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity. (ref:iimjobs.com)

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