What You'll DoYou'll sit at the intersection of law and deal-making, working hand-in-hand with two senior lawyers supporting our content acquisition and business development teams on the deals that define what content Philo offers and how we grow. That means negotiating and drafting the real thing - content license agreements, platform deals, production agreements, vendor MSAs and SOWs, and IOs. Not reviewing. Not supervising. Actually in the room, driving deals to close.
Beyond the deal table, you'll be the kind of lawyer who leans into whatever the business needs - releases, clearances, IP questions, takedowns, technology/SAAS agreements, the occasional thing nobody saw coming. You'll help build out our legal playbooks, develop templates and best practices, and make the team smarter and more efficient over time.
This is a role with real scope, real autonomy, and real impact from day one.
What You Bring- 5-10 years of legal experience, including hands-on experience with television licensing (network affiliation, FAST); experience with platform deals a plus
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active New York Bar membership
- The instincts to give practical, business-savvy advice - not just legally correct but actually useful
- A low ego and a high output: you'd rather solve problems than protect turf
- Genuine enthusiasm for media and entertainment - you care about the product and the industry, not just the deals
Projected Start Date:ASAP
Status: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn, New York (hybrid, 3 days onsite per week)
Compensation: Includes annual salary between $210K - $275K depending on experience and location, company stock options, and health benefits.
We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. Philo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that everyone does their best work when they are supported by each other and the company, and we offer a generous set of benefits to make sure the Philo team is happy and healthy. Here is a sampling of the benefits we offer our team:
- Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions (we match 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2% of pay)
- Flexible working hours
- Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- $2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation)
- $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance
- $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)
- $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco)
- Free Gympass subscription - an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps
- Dog-friendly office
- And much more!
