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Position: Lead Counsel, Distribution Business ( Senior Manager) Reporting Into: Senior Lead Counsel, Litigation and Distribution Business/Function: Legal and S&P Location: Mumbai (Work from Office) Purpose/Overview of the role: Reporting to the Senior Lead Counsel, Litigation and Distribution, the incumbent will provide legal support to the channel distribution business at Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited). Key Result Areas: Coordinating with cross departments, sales, business and commercial teams on business issues and advising them on a suitable action.Proactively evaluate and provide solutions to the business and sales teams on legal issues.Drafting legal notices, responses and communications, including regular notices such as deactivation notices, incentive letters, response to operators’ communications, etc.Reviewing the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) Regulations, Tariff Orders, etc., applicable to the distribution business and ensuring compliance.Reviewing and providing comments on Consultation Papers issued by the TRAI on aspects concerning/relating to the broadcasting and distribution business.Filing requisite information / data with TRAI on a timely basis.Assisting and coordinating with the litigation vertical for initiating and/or pursuing proceedings initiated by or against an operator before TDSAT, Magistrate’s Court, High Court, Supreme Court, etc., including analysing and providing relevant information.Assisting in briefing advocates on record and counsel concerning the litigations filed by or against the operators.Keeping relevant stakeholders informed on the developments on the litigation by or against the operators.Ensure that requisite documents are uploaded promptly on the systems/software maintained by the Company.Ensure the reference interconnect offer complies with the extant TRAI Regulations and assist the business and sales teams with their queries. Educational & Work Experiences / Key Requirements: Law Graduate. Master of Laws (LL.M) would be preferred10-15 years’ experience post qualificationShould have worked in a mid- to large-sized Corporate (preferably broadcasting and distribution company, media, or telecom) or a reputed Law Firm with telecom, media/broadcasting, and distribution companies as clients. Critical Competencies/Traits Good drafting skills, includingthe ability to independently draft notices, responses, and communicationsGood communication skillsQuick learnerSmart and a self-starterShould have a proactive approachGood analytical skillsEye for detailing and acting with a sense of urgency by adhering to turn around timeMulti-tasking skillsTeam PlayerSound understanding and interpretation of lawHaving a long-term vision to work in the company Essential Skills Adhering to principles and valuesPersuading and influencingPresenting and communicating informationIndependently handle the assigned tasks with minimal supervisionAbility to work withing timelines and multi-task Desirable Aptitude Learning and researchingDelivering results and meeting customer expectationsLeading and supervisingApplying expertise and technology Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.
