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OLYMPIC BROADCASTING SERVICES IS HIRING
Legal Counsel (OCS)
OBS Legal Department,
Madrid, Spain
Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) was created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in
2001 in order to serve as the Host Broadcasting organisation for all Olympic Games, Olympic Winter
Games and Youth Olympic Games. The Host Broadcaster is responsible for delivering the pictures
and sounds of the Olympic Games to billions of viewers around the world. For more information visit
www.obs.tv
Job Description
OBS Legal Department is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic legal counsel with 3 – 5 years’ postqualification experience in a digital media/entertainment environment. Flexible, a team player with a
strong work ethic and the ability to prioritise between competing demands, we can offer the right
candidate the opportunity to be part of an exciting and unique digital media business, with opportunities
for growth and development.
OBS provides legal support to Olympic Channel Services SL (for more detail please go to:
https://olympicchannelservices.com/). This role will primarily support Olympic Channel Services SL’s
daily operations.
Duties/Responsibilities
Supporting the operations of a global digital platform and reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel,
you will negotiate and draft a range of agreements for the acquisition of content and the procurement of
technology (bespoke and SAS). You will provide advice to our business team on copyright and other IP
issues, with a particular focus on rights clearance. You will occasionally work on corporate and
compliance matters, such as employment and data protection, and will provide support on an ongoing
basis to in-house production teams.
Qualifications/Experience
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3 – 5 years’ PQE specialising in digital media/entertainment, ideally with exposure to in an inhouse environment.
Experience of IP law and an interest in media law essential.
Applicants should have experience of licensing and/or acquiring intellectual property rights.
Strong drafting skills essential, data protection knowledge desirable.
Olympic Broadcasting Services. Paseo de Rec oletos, 27-5º Madrid 28004 Spain, T +34 91 502 97 00, www.obs.tv
OLYMPIC BROADCASTING SERVICES IS HIRING
Skills
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Qualified as a solicitor in a European jurisdiction.
Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
Team player, dynamic, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work under pressure.
Strong technical IP legal skills, concise and clear drafting skills, with an ability to communicate
complex legal concepts effectively.
Flexible with a customer-focused approach to delivering legal services.
Fluent written and spoken English essential (including ability to draft agreements in English).
Other languages advantageous.
Advanced user of Word and Excel.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and CV to [email protected].
Important: Please quote your name and job reference: “Legal Counsel (OCS)” in the email subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
OBS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a broad diversity of talent to apply.
Olympic Broadcasting Services. Paseo de Rec oletos, 27-5º Madrid 28004 Spain, T +34 91 502 97 00, www.obs.tv

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