Commercial Counsel – Content Licensing (Contract)

Engagement Type: 9-month engagement

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Elevate is working with a leading global technology and media organization that operates a large-scale digital content platform, supporting creators, distributors, and partners worldwide. The organization manages complex commercial relationships and content licensing agreements across a rapidly evolving media landscape, leveraging innovative technology, scalable contracting processes, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality content experiences to users.

Position Overview

Elevate is seeking a mid-to-senior level Commercial Counsel to support a high-volume, fast-paced legal team within a digital media and content environment. This role will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating content licensing and commercial agreements in support of business initiatives across a large, global platform.

This is a full-time, remote contract opportunity providing coverage for a team lead, with the expectation that the attorney will independently manage complex legal workstreams while collaborating closely with internal legal and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate content licensing agreements and commercial contracts.
• Support business teams by providing practical, timely legal guidance on various projects.
• Manage a high volume of contracts efficiently using templates and established fallback positions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support content acquisition, distribution, and partnerships.
• Take ownership of assigned legal matters, ensuring responsiveness and high-quality execution.
• Collaborate with internal counsel, taking direction while proactively advancing workstreams.
• Identify risks and provide clear recommendations aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. bar license in good standing.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience in commercial transactions.
• Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating content licensing agreements.
• Ability to work at speed and scale in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and responsive.

Preferred Experience

• Background in media, entertainment, or technology companies.
• Experience with AVOD, TVOD, SVOD, or similar content distribution models.
• Prior in-house or contract experience supporting business teams directly.

To apply:

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send 1) your WORD version resume and 2) an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to bharat.bhushan@elevate.law

Elevate Legal Talent provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs.

As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers.

Equitability and inclusion are critical to Elevate Legal Talent success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Legal Talent is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the Elevate Legal Talent Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.