SVP, Legal – Networks & Consumer Platforms

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is looking for a seasoned, forward-thinking legal executive to oversee business and legal affairs for Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks and Consumer Platforms businesses. This SVP will guide a talented team of lawyers supporting both traditional networks and SPT’s growing portfolio of global FAST channels and direct-to-consumer platforms. The ideal leader pairs sharp legal instincts with strong business partnership skills and thrives in a fast-changing media landscape.

• Oversee all legal matters related to network and consumer platform operations, across traditional linear channels, streaming services, ad-supported platforms, and emerging DTC businesses.
• Set and execute the legal strategy for SPT’s Networks and Consumer Platforms businesses, aligned with divisional business objectives and SPE legal policies and governance standards.
• Serve as the senior legal advisor to business, product, and technology leaders on platform strategy, launches, monetization models, emerging technologies, and regulatory considerations.
• Structure, negotiate, and oversee complex commercial agreements, including distribution, acquisition, advertising, ad representation, and strategic vendor arrangements.
• Provide guidance and manage risk related to intellectual property, privacy, advertising standards, and regulatory compliance issues unique to networks and platforms businesses.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-regional team of attorneys and legal professionals.
• Partner closely with Distribution legal team to ensure alignment on contractual terms and maintain a unified legal posture across SPE.
• Anticipate and respond to industry, regulatory, and technology shifts, and implement best practices in media law.

• JD from an accredited law school and active California bar membership in good standing.
• 15+ years of relevant legal experience in media distribution, networks, consumer platforms, or direct-to-consumer businesses, with demonstrated senior leadership responsibility.
• Deep expertise in traditional and digital distribution ecosystems, including network operations, ad-supported models, data privacy, and ad tech.
• Proven ability to manage, train, and guide senior legal talent and cross-regional teams.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills and high business acumen.
• Experience supporting business launches and scaling new initiatives.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to partner effectively across business, legal, and commercial functions.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic-thinking skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.