Head of Ip

The EBU is looking for a Head of IP based in Geneva.

**ABOUT THE LEGAL & POLICY DEPARTMENT**

The Legal and Policy Department's main function is to:

- analyse and negotiate common positions on new EU legislative proposals, in close liaison with Members and other EBU departments;
- provide Members with tailored legal advice on specific topics (e.g. EU law, international rules and standards, national legal issues);
- identify and minimize risk in relation to sports rights acquisition and other operational activities of the EBU;
- provide corporate and commercial legal advice to all EBU departments;
- act as guardian of corporate governance and compliance;
- provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and experience between Members;
- liaise with and lobby EU institutions to promote EBU legal positions and PSM;
- represent the EBU in public fora.

The Legal and Policy Department in Geneva comprises experts in media/communications law, competition law, contract law, corporate law, data protection and intellectual property law. These experts provide day-to-day advice in their areas of specialism and analyse policies and regulatory initiatives at international and in particular EU level. The Department anticipates possible legal or regulatory challenges arising from technology and market developments, and develops appropriate strategies, initiatives and proposals. In addition, the work involves negotiating common legal positions between members to be promoted by our team of lobbyist experts in Brussels to the EU and other international institutions.

**PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION**

The Head of IP provides the highest quality legal advice for the organisation and Members in the most timely and efficient way, mainly in the area of intellectual property rights and copyright, working in close co-operation with relevant legal and policy colleagues and other EBU Departments.

The role has a particular focus on EU copyright law and policy, but will also involve commercial IP matters, data protection and other related legal areas relevant to the media sector. A core focus will also be working with Members to understand their business needs and how this should shape future copyright regulation, leading working groups and presenting in public and private fora.

**YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES**
- At least 5 years of experience in the job discipline
- Business acumen
- Practical and solutions-orientated
- Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
- Flexibility to work in parallel on a variety of complex issues
- Strong interest in future policy developments in the area
- Proven track record in media and communication sector
- Excellent political and legal judgement
- Excellent academic record
- Team player and diplomatic approach

**EDUCATION - **Master’s Degree

**ONCE ON BOARD YOU WILL**

Be part of an outstanding diverse and inclusive multicultural and international team.
Work with accomplished and engaging professionals coming from a wide variety of backgrounds and covering an impressive range of professions both in and outside of the broadcasting realm.

**ABOUT THE EBU**

The European Broadcasting Union is the world’s foremost alliance of public service media, representing over a hundred organizations worldwide. Every single EBU employee strives to secure a sustainable future for public service media, provide our Members with world-class content through the Eurovision and Euroradio brands, and build on our founding ethos of solidarity and co-operation to create a centre for learning and sharing.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**_ More info in the job description attached._**

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