Legal Counsel, Media & Technology

About the role

You will own the end-to-end legal strategy for Regent's media and technology portfolio companies, translating complex regulatory landscapes into clear, actionable guidance for commercial teams. This role requires you to architect and execute transactional frameworks that accelerate growth while rigorously protecting Regent and its portfolio entities from legal risk. You will serve as the primary legal partner for business leaders, embedding yourself in operational workflows to ensure contracts, policies, and data practices align with business objectives. You will manage high-volume, high-stakes negotiations, drafting precise and enforceable agreements that preserve commercial flexibility. You will also future-proof these businesses by anticipating legislative and regulatory shifts that could impact technology, media, and data strategies. This position demands a proactive mindset, where you identify issues before they escalate and develop scalable processes to handle increasing complexity. You will be measured by your ability to enable deal flow, close transactions efficiently, and maintain robust compliance standards across all portfolio companies. This is a hands-on, strategic role for a legal professional who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and seeks to have a direct impact on business outcomes.

Key facts

What you'll do

Draft, review, and negotiate a comprehensive suite of commercial agreements, including sales agreements, vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, and online terms and conditions.

Support Regent's media and technology businesses with copyright licenses, content distribution agreements, technology licenses, and other IP-adjacent commercial contracts to maximize asset value.

Advise on privacy, data protection, and information security matters, ensuring strict compliance with applicable U.S. and international data protection laws and regulations.

Partner closely with business, product, sales, and operations teams to deliver practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance that unblocks initiatives and supports rapid scaling.

Support strategic transactions by providing expert advice on technology, data, media, and commercial contract-related issues throughout the deal lifecycle.

Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable contract templates, playbooks, and internal processes to support fast-moving businesses and reduce legal turnaround time.

Identify and proactively mitigate legal risks associated with technology platforms, digital products, media content, and data usage across the portfolio.

Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting technology, media, and privacy, and translate these insights into actionable advice for internal stakeholders.

Conduct regular compliance reviews and risk assessments to ensure portfolio companies adhere to evolving legal standards and internal policies.

Provide clear, concise, and timely legal analysis to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making on critical initiatives and investments.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with external counsel, vendors, and regulators to facilitate efficient resolution of legal matters.

Implement best practices for contract lifecycle management, ensuring visibility, auditability, and compliance across all portfolio entities.

Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline contracting, standardize documentation, and improve collaboration between legal and business units.

Champion data governance frameworks, ensuring that data collection, processing, and sharing practices align with legal requirements and business needs.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience at a large, nationally recognized law firm and/or a well-known technology or media company.

JD from an accredited law school.

Admission to at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.

Experience as a transactional and/or privacy lawyer.

Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including SaaS, data processing, sales, vendor, and online terms.

Familiarity with copyright licensing and legal issues impacting media and technology-driven businesses.

Working knowledge of privacy and data protection laws and commercial data arrangements.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal issues into clear business guidance.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Business-minded approach with sound judgment and a collaborative working style.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a matrixed environment.

Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and demonstrating integrity in all professional interactions.

Willingness to travel domestically for business as needed to support Regent's portfolio companies.

Nice to have

Familiarity with technology and media sector trends and regulatory frameworks.

Experience with contract automation and legal operations tools.

Knowledge of emerging privacy regulations and frameworks, such as GDPR and CCPA.

Practical notes

This is a five-days-per-week, in-office role.

Domestic travel may be required.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for this position.