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What is the role of a Counsel, Commercial at Jobgether?

The Counsel, Commercial position at Jobgether is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Professional Services field.

Where is this Counsel, Commercial job located?

United States, Other / Non-US, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Counsel, Commercial role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Counsel, Commercial job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Counsel, Commercial job near me in United States, Other / Non-US at Jobgether

Counsel, Commercial

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Counsel, Commercial in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of law, entertainment, and creative production within a fast-paced consumer health and wellness environment. You will support a wide range of commercial and production-related legal matters, working closely with marketing, creative, and production teams to enable high-quality content creation while managing legal risk. The position involves negotiating complex agreements across talent, music, branded content, and licensing, often within evolving digital and AI-driven workflows. You will play a key role in shaping scalable legal frameworks that support creative output at scale. This is a highly collaborative role where business-minded legal guidance is essential to enabling innovation. You will also advise on emerging issues such as AI-generated content, IP rights, and evolving industry standards. It is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal challenges at the crossroads of healthcare, media, and technology.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will provide legal guidance and support across a wide variety of commercial, production, and creative initiatives, ensuring compliance while enabling business growth.

Draft, review, and negotiate production and creative agreements, including talent, crew, and production services contracts
Handle SAG-AFTRA agreements and ensure compliance with union rules and obligations
Negotiate music-related agreements such as sync licenses, master use licenses, and publishing deals
Review and negotiate branded content, influencer, and creative agency agreements
Advise internal teams on legal risks, deal structures, and production strategy, including AI-related considerations
Support rights management, IP licensing, and content clearance processes in collaboration with relevant teams
Review data processing agreements (DPAs), BAAs, and other information security-related contracts where applicable
Help improve contracting processes, policies, and scalable legal frameworks for creative and production workflows

Requirements

This role requires strong experience in commercial and entertainment law, particularly within production, media, or creative industries, along with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of legal experience, including at least 4 years in entertainment, production, or creative commercial transactions
Strong experience negotiating production, talent, music, and branded content agreements
Familiarity with SAG-AFTRA rules, union agreements, and production compliance requirements
Experience with IP licensing, content clearance, and rights management workflows
Understanding of AI-related legal issues in creative contexts, including generative AI and content ownership
Experience with DPAs, BAAs, and data/security-related agreements
Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, business-oriented legal advice
Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in fast-paced environments
Collaborative mindset with strong adaptability and problem-solving skills
Experience in entertainment, production companies, agencies, or consumer brands with content operations is a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary with equity compensation for eligible roles
Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
401(k) plan with employer matching contribution
Offsite team retreats and collaborative in-person experiences
Remote-friendly, flexible work culture focused on well-being and balance

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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