BBTV is a media-tech company advancing the world through the creation, distribution, management and monetization of content. BBTV provides end-to-end solutions to content owners including proprietary tech, leading services and enhanced distribution & monetization. We have built proprietary VISO technologies leveraging machine learning, digital signal processing and big data to power our platform and ecosystem. Our key revenue streams represent the most relevant and scalable opportunities for monetization of digital IP across advertising, SaaS/content management, mobile apps and other revenue streams. BBTV is the second largest video property worldwide in terms of unique viewers following only Google, reaching tens of billions of monthly impressions.

Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced lawyer to join our Legal team. Candidates should have a strong background in IP and entertainment law (i.e.., copyright and licensing) and regulatory compliance matters (i.e., privacy, data security, advertising). The successful candidate will, at a minimum, have 4 years’ post-call legal work experience. The role will be hybrid, with the successful candidate expected to work from BBTV’s downtown Vancouver office a minimum of one day per week.

Roles and Responsibilities

Draft, review, and assist in contract negotiations, including licensing agreements, ad sales and branded entertainment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, employment and consulting agreements;
Assist in identifying, evaluating and assessing legal issues and risks regarding the company’s business initiatives;
Provide legal support and advice to internal business units, including on issues related to copyright infringement, influencer marketing, anti-spam, employment standards, data security and privacy;
Assist in the drafting of company policies, procedures and standards;
Assist in updating and creating contract templates;
Conduct legal research as issues arise;
Assist with pending, threatened, or existing disputes between the company and third parties.

Required Skills and Experience

JD, LL.B., or equivalent degree and member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia;
Excellent contract drafting skills;
Detail-oriented;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to work proactively and reliably with tight timeframes while remaining organized;
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with legal professionals and business units to provide top-tier legal services in a timely and efficient manner;
In addition to the required competencies in licensing, copyright, and regulatory compliance, experience in the following areas would be an asset:
Media, entertainment, music
YouTube and other digital platforms
Employment law
Gaming (mobile games)

About BBTV

At BBTV, our team is everything. We offer competitive compensation packages, flexible hours and operate on a horizontal management structure that rewards creativity and values transparency.

From our commitment to giving back (support for everyone to volunteer with a charitable or community initiative), our culture committee (social events, team-building, diversity and inclusion), and our support for personal and career development through our learning & development program, we’re not your typical 9-5 gig.

BBTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to foster a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the individuals we serve and to provide employees with a meaningful and inclusive work environment, free of discrimination and harassment.

BBTV believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply.

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