VP Legal & Business Affairs Negotiate, structure, and draft deals and agreements in all phases of development, packaging, production, and other facets of Sphere's business, including above-the-line talent (actor, writer, director, producer, etc.), underlying rights, and production services type deals. Collaborate and consult with, advise, and guide senior management, producers, and other departments (including Creative, Physical Production, Marketing, and Finance). Review project budgets, financial projections, and other financial documents. Help inform business and legal policies and best practices to streamline related operations and processes. Advise on issues relating to compliance by company and business partners with law and prior contractual arrangements, troubleshoot to solve problems (including interaction with third parties and their counsel) and analyze financial exposures and legal risks as necessary. Devote time and resources to keep current on changes and trends in the law, technology, and industry as they relate to the development, production, and distribution of content. Collaborate with risk management and legal disputes related to Sphere content development, production, and/or exploitation (including intellectual property matters), in conjunction with Corporate Legal and external counsel as appropriate, to achieve optimal resolution. Manage ad hoc Business & Legal Affairs functions and participate in special projects, as needed. Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.
