Assistant Manager- Legal, Digital

🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Posted 1 month ago
Expires May 29, 2026

* Job Summary 
Lawyer for handling content in JioHotstar. The role involves providing legal counsel on a wide array of transactional and regulatory matters. 

* Key Responsibilities
·        Transactional / Contracts
The role requires being responsible for the entire lifecycle of various commercial transactions. This includes assisting in drafting, negotiating, and closing a wide range of agreements, including the following:
o    Content License Agreements: Securing the rights to content from third-party producers and distributors.
o    Production Agreements: Managing legal aspects of content creation, including co-production and commissioning deals.
o    Format Agreements: Licensing the rights to show formats and intellectual property.
o    Marketing Agreements: Negotiating and finalizing agreements for promotional campaigns.
o    Artist/Talent Agreements: Drafting contracts for on-screen talent, artists, and other creative professionals.

·        Regulatory Understanding
A core part of this role is having a deep and practical understanding of the digital media and technology space, and staying current on evolving laws, guidelines, and industry standards in India and globally. This includes being familiar with:
o    IT Act & Rules: Regulations governing digital platforms, content and grievance redressal.
o    Intellectual Property Laws: Protection of copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary assets.
o    Data Privacy & Consumer Protection: Ensuring compliance with relevant data protection and consumer rights laws.
o    AI Use in content: Ensuring use of artificial intelligence is secure and in compliance with law.

* Skills & Attributes for success
·       Good organizational and interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively within a team and a fast-paced dynamic business environment.
·       Strong foundational drafting and negotiating skills, and good understanding of copyright and general contract laws.
·       Identifies potential barrier...

More Jobs at Jiostar