Description:
Summary of Position:The Attorney, Business & Legal Affairs position requires a talented individual who will handle a variety of business & legal affairs responsibilities in supporting the Global Products and Experiences and Corporate Legal groups.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements related to ancillary exploitations, including those relating to consumer products, video games/interactive ventures and live & location-based entertainment.
- Draft and circulate other legal correspondence (e.g., letters and notices to external parties, etc.) and agreement summaries.
- Conduct legal review of creative materials for ancillary exploitations and the marketing thereof, including advising on clearances, talent obligations, guild considerations, etc.
- Review and summarize rights and talent agreements related to motion pictures and television programs, analyze legal risks, and develop solutions to mitigate potential challenges.
- Coordinate input on a variety of legal, financial, business, and creative matters across various internal departments at the studio.
- Trademark and copyright work, including as it relates to registrations and coordinating internally on enforcements.
Qualifications and Skills:
- JD degree and admitted to practice law in the State of California
- 3+ years of legal experience at a motion picture or television company or a major entertainment law firm
- Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- We are looking for an adaptable, problem solving, creative and critical thinker who embraces new challenges with a positive, enthusiastic outlook.
Nice to haves:
- Curiosity for emerging technologies (e.g., AI, crypto) and willingness to try new things
- Ability to provide thoughtful suggestions for improving team efficiencies
- Good understanding of the entertainment industry and current industry news/events
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)
Additional Requirements:
This position requires five (5) days per week in office.
