Description:
Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come make history with An American Multinational Technology Company's legal department. We are looking for a talented Corporate Counsel to support our rapidly evolving and expanding original programming slates. This position will be based in Culver City, California.We are looking for a lawyer to help support development and production of original content for a An American Multinational Technology Company's feature-length motion pictures.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Structuring, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of agreements for movies projects, including rights and format option/purchase and acquisition agreements, key above-the-line agreements such as writer, producer, director and performer agreements, documentary agreements, first look and overall agreements, production services agreements, co-production agreements, crew and other production related agreements.
- Reviewing chain-of-title and evaluating and resolving complex rights issues.
- Reviewing content for copyright, trademark, and legal risk related to claims of defamation, rights of publicity and privacy.
- Managing production legal compliance review including regulatory, privacy, tax incentives, guild, labor and employment, public policy, safety and immigration issues.
- Partnering with cross-department stakeholders including creative, business affairs, production, marketing, publicity and other teams to advise on risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas.
- Assisting with the development of forms, processes and policies.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Culver City, CA, USA
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in California state bar.
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including working as a lawyer for television or feature film productions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A mix of law firm and in-house experience, preferably at a network, studio or production company.
- Ability to work independently while effectively supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills and a solutions-oriented approach to addressing issues.
