Commercial Lawyer

We Dare. Care. Share. and for our Headquarters in Amsterdam we are looking for a smart, bold, fun and engaging person to join our Zoomin family.

Werkgever Zoomin
Plaats Plaats: Amsterdam
Provincie
Noord-Holland
Branche
Aanstelling Aanstelling: Voltijds
Dienstverband Dienstverband: Tijdelijk (met kans op vast)
Opleidingsniveau Opleidingsniveau: WO
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Here at Zoomin we’re passionate about enriching and broadening our Gen Z’s lives through inspiring, emotionally compelling and empowering content. We’ve been doing this since 2001 and grew to a company of over 200 people, with over 35 nationalities and offices in Europe, Latin America and Asia.

We’re growing fast and changed to a new management a couple of months ago and are fully part of Swedish stock listed and leading international digital entertainment group: Modern Times Group

Together with our 3’000+ video journalist around the world, we’re producing 400+ premium videos a month, in 18 languages, distributed over more than 2’000 publishing websites resulting in over 3 billion views a month. This is also why we work with all the major advertisers and media agencies around the world.

Are you becoming our new:

Commercial Lawyer

As the Commercial Lawyer you will have the unique opportunity to be leading the contract negotiations with publishers, OTT, media and telecom companies. You will be an integral member of our Legal team and will assume responsibility for specific project areas. This will involve the provision of legal and solutions-driven support for all aspects our business.

What we like you to do and be responsible for:

  • Drafting & negotiation commercial contracs – in particular, media right agreements
  • Providing legal advice, guidance and solution-based recommendations to our Sales and Account Management Departments
  • Monitoring legal developments in key markets
  • Developing, building and maintaining strong relationships with current and future media partners
  • Providing broad-ranging commercially – focused legal advice to internal clients
  • Working closely with Sales and Marketing teams in respect of sales and rights delivery

In this role, you will also be afforded the opportunity to gain exposure in other commercial agreements, like branded content and advertising deals.

What you need to bring to the table:

  • University level degree (3-5 years of relevant job experience)
  • Extensive track record of dealing with high value and global media agreements
  • Able to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
  • Good understanding of IP and competition law issues
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
  • A good understanding of intellectual property issues
  • The abililty to work both autonomously and as a part of a team

Experience of drafting and negotiating premium Media and Online rights agreements in English (whether in an in-house or private practice or commercial environment) is essential for this role. You must also have a professional qualification entitling you to practice law.

Previous experience in (Commercial) Media Marketing, Online, TV, media and/or sponsorship activities is a strong preference.

Did we catch your attention?

Then become part of our family and use this unique opportunity to develop a truly international career and send your CV and covering letter to Angelina van Groezen at jobs@zoomin.tv