Counsel, Publishing

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Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview

As part of our broader Consumer Products legal team, this attorney role provides strategic legal counsel and services to support Paramount Global Publishing’s mission to deliver diverse, high-quality storytelling across print, digital, and audio platforms. The position focuses on enabling content that spans multiple genres and engages audiences of all ages—from children and families to adult readers.

Key responsibilities

Serve as a strategic legal business partner to the Paramount Publishing team, supporting the launch and ongoing operations of a new publishing imprint developing franchise‑based and original literary IP. Negotiate, draft, and review a broad range of publishing agreements, including rights acquisitions, author and illustrator agreements, collaborations and co‑author agreements, adaptations, inbound and outbound licensing agreements, distribution agreements, and vendor/production services agreements.

Advise on intellectual property matters related to publishing, including copyright ownership, rights, chain‑of‑title, derivative works, and exploitation across formats and platforms. Initiate and support complex rights negotiations to unlock frozen and/or restricted rights. Support publishing initiatives inspired by Paramount’s iconic brands and franchises, ensuring alignment with franchise management, brand protection and long‑term IP strategy.

Provide legal guidance on royalty structures, profit participation, accounting provisions, audit rights, advances and recoupment models customary in the book and digital publishing industries. Collaborate closely with Consumer Products, Franchise, Marketing, Labor Relations and Business Affairs teams to enable timely development, launch and commercialization of publishing projects.

Identify and manage legal risks associated with publishing, manufacturing and distributing content, including defamation, privacy, publicity rights, trademark usage and fair use issues. Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel as needed on specialized publishing or IP matters while maintaining internal ownership of core legal strategy.

Support the development and maintenance of legal templates, deal forms and best practices to enable efficient growth of the publishing business.

Basic Qualifications

4+ years of legal experience, with a combination of law firm and/or in‑house experience preferred. J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in New York or California. In-depth knowledge of publishing, media, entertainment, or consumer products businesses, with strong familiarity with publishing industry agreements and customs.

Substantial experience negotiating intellectual property‑driven commercial agreements. Working knowledge of guild and labor issues. Additional Qualifications: Prior experience in book publishing (print and/or digital), media, entertainment or brand licensing environments preferred. Strong understanding of how publishing content intersects with broader entertainment ecosystems, including film, television, consumer products and digital platforms.

Experience advising creative, editorial and business teams in fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environments. Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical, solutions‑oriented counsel. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across functions.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others.

Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $139,200.00 - 208,800.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits Generous paid time off. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace. Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.