Description:

An American Independent Entertainment Company is currently seeking an attorney to join our Business Affairs & Legal team to support our growing scripted TV businesses. We are looking for an entrepreneurial problem-solver with dealmaking experience across TV development, production, and distribution. This role is based in Los Angeles and candidates must be available to work in-person from our West Hollywood office.

Initial Responsibilities:

Structure, draft and negotiate a high volume of above-the-line TV development and production deals, including deals for showrunning EPs, non-writing EPs, rights acquisitions, pilot directors, on-screen talent, etc.
Oversee and manage various aspects of scripted TV productions, working with a broad range of in-house personnel (e.g., creative, production, finance, etc.) and external production counsel
Draft and negotiate short form paperwork for auspices attached in development, as well as longform license and co-production agreements with network partners, and license agreements with international broadcasters for deficit financed TV projects
Serve as a business liaison with talent agencies, attorneys, networks, and other key collaborators
Advise internal executives in connection with deal strategies and a broad range of complex legal issues
Partner with business and legal executives to design and implement best practices

Qualifications:

5+ years of transactional experience working in a television business / legal affairs department and/or entertainment law firm
J.D. with membership in good standing in California and/or New York bar
Substantive working knowledge of television industry customs, practices and agreements, contract law and intellectual property rights
Familiarity with production clearance issues and ability to advise with respect to copyright and trademark matters
Solid expertise with respect to guild and union agreements, contracts, and intellectual property law
Comfort managing and developing other team members over time
Strong attention to detail, project management, time management, long-term planning skills and creative problem-solving abilities
Excellent writing and presentation skills, including clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, negotiating skills, strong drafting abilities and a can-do, no job is too small, team attitude
Professional individual who can build strong relationships, both internally and externally, and is able to comfortably interact with all levels of employees
Ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities, pivot quickly, think practically and be solution-oriented
Humble, diligent and resourceful