Senior Counsel, International, CNBC FTC

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the CNBC International Advertising Sales function, including drafting and negotiating advertising terms, insertion orders, and sponsorship agreements.
• Negotiate channel distribution agreements for CNBC Europe and CNBC UK feeds across broadcast, cable, IP delivery, and streaming services.
• Advise on broadcast regulations within the UK and EMEA regions.
• Counsel on risks associated with digital marketing activities and the collection and use of consumer data.
• Prepare agreements with vendors and production companies for commercial content, VOD, and events.
• Draft third-party representative agreements for sales and channel operations in EMEA.
• Develop and implement best legal practices and automated contracting processes to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of legal experience in media distribution and advertising regulation.
• Proven experience in the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) sector, ideally within private practice or a strong in-house team.
• Expertise in UK and/or EU sales and commercial law.
• Significant experience negotiating and drafting complex contracts and terms and conditions.
• Deep understanding of data privacy, media regulation, and ad tech.
• Experience advising on digital advertising and new media platforms/FAST.
• Qualified lawyer in good standing.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United Kingdom and willingness to work in London.

About the Company

Versant (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture and inform audiences. The company operates across core markets including political news, business news, golf, and sports. Its portfolio includes iconic brands such as CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, and E!, serving hundreds of millions of homes worldwide through linear and digital platforms.