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Legal Director - Global Anti-Piracy

Discovery

London, United Kingdom 01-14-2022
 
  • Paid
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Job Description
Legal Director - Global Anti-Piracy
Overview

Legal Director, Global Anti Privacy - 6month FTC

We are also open to discussing a part time working schedule

Responsibilities
• Position will report to SVP, IP & Litigation
• Analyze, assess, and progress company's anti-piracy strategy globally and across all areas of the business
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in the regions to understand companys current piracy challenges and to assess approaches to combatting anti-piracy
• Manage anti-piracy program including measuring success of program
• Manage and monitor external anti-piracy vendor relationships
• Provide reporting and regular updates to stakeholders within the company
• Collaborate with government relations colleagues on piracy related laws/ regulations and lobbying efforts
• Collaborate with digital team to address infringements on online and social media platforms
• Respond to routine requests from business to address online infringements, IPTV, signal theft, set top box issues, and other forms of piracy
• Draft and send cease and desist letters and similar correspondence related to piracy and infringements
• Prepare and submit DMCA take down notices and similar requests

Qualifications
• Qualified lawyer required with at least 5+ years PQE
• Significant experience in the anti-piracy field, preferably in the media/entertainment/broadcasting industry
• Ability to work independently
• Sound knowledge of domestic and international intellectual property laws, including copyright laws relied on to combat piracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytic skills
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Ability to travel, both foreign and domestic

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpn62e-3-147-65-65-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Discovery

Discovery, Inc. is the global leader in real life entertainment. We serve passionate fans with content that inspires, informs, and entertains, providing leadership across deeply loved and trusted brands, such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel.