Details of the Organization

Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. hosts top Indian entertainment channels like SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, and more. With Sony LIV in OTT and Studio Next in production, we aim to go beyond in content creation. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we celebrate diversity and creativity.

Details of the Job/Internship

Sony Pictures Networks India, based in Mumbai, is seeking an Associate Legal professional. Join our team to contribute to the legal aspects of our leading entertainment channels and streaming platform, Sony LIV. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!

Role and Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating Memorandum of Understanding, marketing, subscription and channel placement agreements with various distribution platform operators. 
• Drafting and sending legal notices
• Assist in filing recovery proceedings and other cases before TDSAT, Magistrate’s Court, High Court, and Supreme Court by reviewing the draft petition and providing comments on the same to lawyers for finalizing the petitions.
• Briefing the counsel concerning the litigations filed by or against the company.
• Coordinating with cross-department heads, sales /business, and commercial associates on various business issues and advising them on suitable courses of action.
• Proactively resolve legal issues and provide solutions to the business/sales team to avoid litigation.
• Coordinating with the Sales and Operations team concerning the issuance of disconnection notices.
• Reviewing the relevant Regulations and Tariff Orders applicable to the industry and ensuring due compliance with all the requirements.
• Filing of requisite information/data with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) on a timely basis
• Interacting with TRAI officials in connection with resolving any issues raised by TRAI
• Reviewing and providing comments on the Consultation Paper rolled out by TRAI on topics affecting the Broadcasting and Distribution Industry.

Eligibility

Educational & Work Experiences / Key Requirements:

• Law Graduate. Master of Law (LL.M) would be preferred.
• 4-6 years experience, post qualification 
• Should have worked in a mid to large-sized corporation (Ideally, Broadcasting & Distribution Company, Media/Telecom)

Critical Competencies/Traits: 

• Good drafting skills. Able to draft agreements/notices independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Quick learner
• Smart and Self-starter
• Having a Proactive approach
• Good analytical skills
• Eye for detailing and acting with a sense of urgency by adhering to TAT
• Multi-tasking skills
• Getting along well with other associates.
• Sound understanding and interpretation of the relevant regulations and its
• Applications to business situations.

Salary/Stipend

The salary will be discussed with the candidate itself.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra