Industry:
Entertainment
Position Overview:
We are a prominent film studio dedicated to producing and delivering compelling content to audiences worldwide. Our company has established itself as a trusted brand, renowned for creating high-quality and commercially successful entertainment across film and television. With an impressive library of marquee media properties, we take pride in our contributions to the industry and our commitment to captivating storytelling.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Head of Business and Legal Affairs to lead our Film Legal group. This crucial role will oversee the negotiation, structuring, and drafting of complex agreements related to our motion picture business and legal affairs.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee and manage a team of attorneys and legal professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to ensure efficient and effective legal operations.
- Develop and implement legal strategies, policies, and best practices to safeguard the organization’s interests while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including executive leadership, to address complex legal issues, provide expert advice on business initiatives, and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
- Lead all negotiations throughout the development, production, and post-production phases of film projects.
- Negotiate and draft various agreements, including those related to development, talent, production, post-production, financing, co-financing, and distribution.
- Develop and implement business and legal policies and procedures specific to feature films.
- Collaborate closely with management, creative teams, sales, production, marketing, and finance departments, providing expert advice and consultation services on matters concerning feature films.
- Analyze business and legal issues related to the development, production, financing, and distribution of feature film projects.
- Manage and lead a team of attorneys
Your Experience:
- A JD, from a top-tier law school is strongly preferred. Admitted to the CA Bar Association.
- Proven experience in managing and leading a team of attorneys and legal professionals effectively.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing legal strategies and policies to protect the organization’s interests and ensure compliance.
- At least 15 years of experience in business & legal affairs within a film studio, major indie production company, and/or entertainment law firm.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills, with a proven track record of handling a wide range of contracts pertaining to feature film development, production, finance, and distribution.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in copyright and trademark matters.
- Exceptional collaborative skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Expected Salary range: $550K+
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