Commercial IP Attorney (AVOD, TVOD and SVOD Experience)

The Position
A large global technology and retail company is seeking a commercial attorney to support its smart TV and streaming platform legal team during a parental leave coverage. The attorney will handle negotiations and legal strategy related to third-party applications and digital video content licensing.

This role will involve drafting and negotiating agreements with content providers, media and entertainment companies, and streaming platforms across AVOD, SVOD, and TVOD models. The attorney will also advise internal business stakeholders on licensing strategy, rights management, and distribution issues while managing deals from intake through negotiation and execution.

Ideal candidates will have direct experience negotiating digital content licensing agreements and third-party application deals, along with a strong understanding of commercial IP licensing and digital distribution models. Experience with device licensing, international rights, or premium studio and sports content is a plus.

This project starts April 27, 2026, is through approximately November 2026, is remote, and requires 20 hours per week for the first two weeks, then 30–40 hours per week thereafter. The hourly rate for this assignment is expected to be between $85 and $105. This range is an estimate; an employee’s compensation will be based on the employee’s qualifications, skillset, and relevant experience, specific client needs, project requirements, and other considerations permitted by law.

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About Paragon
Paragon is on a mission to make in-house legal practice a better experience for everyone. We provide legal departments at leading corporations with high quality, flexible legal talent to help them meet their changing workload demands. At the same time, we offer talented attorneys and other legal professionals a way to practice law outside the traditional career path, empowering them to achieve both their professional and personal goals. Our corporate clients include the nation’s top, cutting-edge technology, healthcare, consumer products companies, and more. In the last several years we have taken our strong reputation in the Bay Area and expanded to clients and candidates across the country.

At Paragon, we put people first, take pride in operating with integrity, and aspire for excellence in everything we do. Our unique attorney-led attorney development team will support you through and beyond your initial project.

Our Commitments
Equal Opportunity Employer: Paragon Legal Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Paragon Legal makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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