Sr. Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs (Technology, Privacy, Regulatory Compliance)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, develop, manage and close a broad array of complex technology vendor agreements including but not limited to on-prem software licenses, software-as-a-service, subscriptions, cloud computing, open-source licenses, click-through, reseller, broadcast and telecommunication operations, and professional services
• Negotiate, draft, develop, manage and close a broad array of facility leases and vendor agreements
• Provide legal reasoning, interpretation, advice and guidance of assigned agreements and contracts
• Collaborate direct relationships at all levels within the Technology and Procurement teams, to ensure contract structures and supplier relationships were aligned with business needs and financial strategies
• Work with Privacy team on global privacy governance program to mitigate privacy risks and ensure compliance with domestic and international data protection laws (GDPR, LGPD, CCPA, CPRA) 
• Conduct privacy audits across all functional business units at Starz to identify and address potential compliance gaps.
• Create and maintain essential privacy documentation to ensure consistent understanding and compliance across the organization
• Advise Product and Marketing teams on compliance with state and federal consumer protection laws for Starz streaming services, covering areas like automatic renewals laws (CA), deceptive trade practices (FTC), cancellations/refunds, email marketing (CANSPAM), video privacy (VPPA), and children’s privacy (COPPA)
• Assist in managing company AI governance program
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed

Qualifications & Skills

• Juris Doctorate and at least 10+ years of experience in Business & Legal Affairs with an emphasis in Information Technology or equivalent industry/subject matter expertise
• Proven experience negotiating, drafting, developing, managing and closing technology vendor contracts with customers in a corporate legal and/or procurement/contracts department 
• Strong legal reasoning and excellent verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully fulfill expectations of multiple internal clients, multi-functional teams and projects, including in the absence of express direction
• Confident, effective and positive negotiator who can lead the process, focus on important issues, and efficiently bring deals to a favorable close

Compensation

$160,000 - $185,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.