Moonbug Entertainment

Moonbug Entertainment

Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

New York, New York, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$220k-$260kDetected 7 days ago
ComplianceNegotiationContract ManagementLeadershipCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

  • Moonbug is seeking a highly experienced and strategic commercial lawyer to join its growing global Legal & Business Affairs team in a very exciting and growing global entertainment business.
  • As part of the legal team of over 20 people in London, LA and Singapore, you will enjoy a creative, challenging and collaborative environment where your ideas will be every bit as valued as your legal expertise.
  • This role is based ON-SITE in our New York, NY.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Legal Leadership Serve as a legal lead for commercial, brand partnership, and marketing matters in the US negotiating brand partnership and sales deals along with marketing and advertising related agreements including sponsorship, endorsement, brand ambassador, influencers, prize provider, and promotional agreements.
  • Lead on complex transactions, structuring innovative and commercially effective solutions.
  • Trusted Business Partner Proven ability to serve as a trusted business partner to internal clients, delivering solution-oriented legal counsel that enables business goals.
  • Build strong, credible relationships across the organization and with external partners.
  • Commercial & Legal Expertise Lead negotiation and drafting of sophisticated commercial agreements, including: Global brand partnerships Advertising, sponsorship, and endorsement deals Provide expert advice on advertising, marketing, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Oversee and manage legal risk in complex and ambiguous situations.
  • Leadership & Team Development Support capability building, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the legal team.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration Represent Moonbug in external negotiations with major partners, agencies, and counterparties.
  • Collaborate with global legal colleagues to ensure alignment and consistency across regions.
  • Drive matters through to successful outcomes with accountability for both legal and commercial impact.

Requirements

  • Autonomy & Ownership Operate with a high degree of independence, owning critical projects and legal work streams end-to-end.

Compensation

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Wellness Resources Others Salary: $220 - 260K

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Company info

  • Thank you for considering the Senior Counsel role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow.
  • The company is behind some of the biggest kids' entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi.
  • Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids.
  • Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally.
  • Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.
  • Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises.
  • By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.
  • Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone's flagship private equity business.
  • The Role Moonbug is seeking a highly experienced and strategic commercial lawyer to join its growing global Legal & Business Affairs team in a very exciting and growing global entertainment business.
  • This role will act as a key legal partner to senior business stakeholders, providing expert, commercially-driven legal advice across brand partnerships, marketing, and broader commercial initiatives for our much loved brands including CoComelon and Blippi.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • the US negotiating brand partnership and sales deals along with marketing and advertising related agreements including sponsorship, endorsement, brand ambassador, influencers, prize provider, and promotional agreements
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