Vice President, Legal

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Legal to support the development of emerging businesses. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements across licensing, syndication, commerce, sponsored content, digital partnerships, and audio initiatives. The successful candidate will advise on deal structure, legal risk, and strategy; set negotiating positions for complex partnerships; and manage multiple matters independently under tight timelines. Responsibilities also include collaborating with legal and business stakeholders, maintaining contract templates and playbooks, and reviewing vendor agreements. Applicants must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to a bar in good standing; New York admission is preferred. At least 10 years of law firm or in-house experience focused on media, technology, or digital matters is required, along with extensive experience negotiating complex commercial agreements. Relevant expertise includes digital content licensing, syndication, artificial intelligence, audio and podcasting, commerce, affiliate marketing, and digital advertising. Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills, sound independent judgment, and a pragmatic, business-minded approach are essential; media industry experience is preferred.