Counsel, Corporate Transactions
Company: CBS Corporation
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Counsel, Corporate Transactions New York , New York About The
Brand ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and
entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences
for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its
portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures,
Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, CBS All Access, Pluto TV and
Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest
share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the
industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film
titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and
digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in
production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on
five continents. Overview and Responsibilities The Counsel,
Corporate Transactions will be an integral part of the Corporate
Transactions team and will work and advise on domestic and
international mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures,
investments and similar transactions, as well as handling other
general corporate and departmental matters. The position will
report to ViacomCBS' Vice President, Senior Counsel, Corporate
Transactions and will be based in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating
transactional documents, such as stock and asset purchase/sale
agreements, merger or de-merger agreements, joint venture
agreements, partnership/LLC/shareholder agreements, investment
agreements, framework agreements, inter-company agreements,
confidentiality agreements, transition services agreements, side
letters, engagement letters, letters of intent, bid letters and
term sheets; Working closely and coordinating with ViacomCBS'
corporate development team, tax and accounting teams, divisional
business teams and specialist lawyers in connection with the
review, analysis, implementation and execution of potential
transactions; Managing and coordinating due diligence reviews and
preparation of related memoranda; Managing outside legal advisors
on transactional and related regulatory matters; Advising on a
broad range of business and legal affairs matters; Contributing to
the various internal knowledge management initiatives, including a
precedent document database, template agreements, presentations and
training initiatives. Basic Qualifications JD from an accredited
law school; New York State or California Bar membership in good
standing or willingness and qualifications to become Registered
In-House Counsel in New York State or California promptly; Minimum
of 5 years of experience in the M&A practice at a major law
firm and/or a significant corporate legal department. In-house
experience is a plus; Additional Qualifications Exceptional
negotiating, drafting, transaction structuring and analytical
skills; Excellent interpersonal and client relations skills; Fluid
understanding of relevant M&A case law, securities laws,
antitrust and regulatory considerations, and other relevant
statutory laws and regulations. Ability to negotiate with third
parties independently, while seeking supervision and guidance when
necessary; Experience in working autonomously, and coordinating a
working group team; Ability to work efficiently and simultaneously
on multiple matters in a demanding, fast-paced environment; Ability
to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in
writing and to provide practical yet creative advice; Experience in
working across domestic and international jurisdictions; High
ethical standards and trustworthiness with confidential matters;
Ability, confidence and desire to lead deal teams in a
collaborative way; Travel as needed. ViacomCBS is an equal
opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At ViacomCBS,
the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen
and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee
benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we
believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be
available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be
an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action
employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity
regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status,
marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and
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