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5/17

Counsel

Auckland, New Zealand Details

Full Time

Company Overview
*** *** is a leading *** and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: *** , *** Max, *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** *** and others.

Opportunity Overview
Purpose of Position:
As a member of the NZ Leadership Team, this position will provide legal ad *** and related support to *** International Television Production New Zealand Limited ("****VP") local production business in New Zealand.

Working in a dynamic and creative environment, you will be providing practical, constructive and timely legal ad *** and services to *** production teams and senior management on a wide variety of matters, with a predominately commercial, contract and *** law focus.

You will ensure *** Bros legal & business risks and liability are minimised and that legal services are provided in a manner to both protect (including the capture and protection of IP rights) and build advantages for *** Bros in its business.

You will ensure compliance by *** Bros with all contractual, legal and statutory requirements and that contracting, and administration processes are streamlined, accurate and effectively managed at all times.

The position works in an individual contributor based in ****VP's Auckland office and is part of a larger global team of lawyers within *** *** and *** International Television.

Job Description:

Review, negotiation, ad *** and drafting of agreements for the development and production of programming, including development agreements; format option or license agreements; commissioning or programme license agreements; production and co-production agreements; talent and other contributor agreements; access agreements, location, studio and production services agreements; and rights releases, permissions or licenses; and non-disclosure agreements.
To advise Co MD's and production executives on rights issues and clearance issues, and to assist with the preparation of production protocols and guidance notes for production teams on key areas, such as child performers, privacy, foreign filming locations, foreign work visa requirements, workplace health and safety and Covid Safe Plans, programme participants' welfare and ****VP's Duty of Care Protocol.
Management of disputes, claims and complaints from contributors, broadcasters, viewers or other parties. Including:
- Management of litigation, potential litigation and other contentious matters
- Legal reviews of programmes with potentially contentious material before broadcast and legal ad *** regarding storylines to directors and producers, and advising changes necessary to ensure compliance with Broadcasting Standards Authority ("BSA") standards, privacy laws, and to avoid potential defamation claims
- Responding to BSA complaints in consultation with the Broadcaster
Ensure that key information and obligations from third party broadcasters, funders, rights holders are communicated clearly and understood by the relevant production and administrative employees and contractors within the business. This includes, general education and guidance to staff on legal issues relevant to *** Bros business or programme specific issues.
Draft and negotiate agreements related to the exploitation of ancillary rights including digital and social *** .
To advise on copyright, trademark and privacy law matters.
Ensuring all productions are run in compliance with the *** *** production protocols, and all relevant policies
Managing and protecting company's intellectual property, including trademarks, and liaising with trademark & IP advisors.
Assisting the senior management (and where appropriate managing) in maintaining and developing internal procedures and processes and to ensure compliance with all legal, contractual and statutory requirements as well as *** *** policies. Including:
- To advise and conduct due diligence on potential local partners and counterparties to ensure compliance with applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and trade and economic sanctions including the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, OFAC and EU sanctions.
- Maintaining the company's internal policies & procedures up to date and in line with *** *** policies.
- Project work as required.
In partnership with Human Resources, managing employment relations issues including advising on disciplinary issues, personal grievances/disputes, and terminations, and other general personnel matters.
Briefing and managing external legal counsel and other external advisors as and when required
Working with the wider *** *** global legal team on general corporate matters to meet the business needs.
In consultation with the Co-Managing Director and *** *** Corporate Communications where required, write and manage external communications, including *** enquiries and responses to complaints from the public.
Keep abreast of law changes that could impact on *** business.
Champion "Ways we Work" and local NZ purpose in all aspects of team engagement to positively contribute to the team culture as a senior member of the business.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:
Work Experience

Minimum 5 years + years post-qualification experience
Experience in production or programme rights acquisitions essential
Experience gained with a New Zealand production company, broadcaster or a major law firm preferred
Strong background in copyright law and of the ownership of rights in content and underlying material is preferred

Knowledge/Skills

As a member of the Leadership Team, ability to contribute to the overall company strategy.
Qualified solicitor
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to take initiative
Must have ability to handle multiple tasks and meet co *** icting deadlines in short timeframe
Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure
Must have excellent drafting skills
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to explain complex issues simply, clearly and tactfully
Strong decision making and problem-solving capabilities
Must be agile and willing to learn in a fast-paced and growing business
A strong team player who contributes to an environment that embraces constant change and innovation
An infectious enthusiasm for the television sector

But Wait, There's More!
The Perks

• Exclusive *** *** events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the *** *** family of powerhouse brands

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/17

Counsel

New York, NY Details

Full Time

*** *** (NASDAQ: *** ; *** ) is a leading global *** and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes *** , *** Networks, *** Pictures, *** , *** , *** , *** , *** +, *** and *** , among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, *** *** provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.

Overview & Responsibilities:

We at *** *** are seeking a real estate lawyer to join our in-house real estate team as Counsel! In this Counsel role, they will report to the *** President/Associate General Counsel of Real Estate Legal and be based in New York, NY. The Counsel will work closely with the company real estate directors, as well as operations, finance and engineering personnel to negotiate and document various real estate transactions and provide counsel regarding diverse real estate issues. We at *** *** believe the ideal candidate will be self-motivated, demonstrate critical thinking skills to solve problems and issues, and have an ability to develop good relationships with internal corporate clients and team members.

Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases (representing both landlords and tenants in various jurisdictions, including New York and California), as well as lease-related documents, including subleases, assignments, amendments, renewals, surrender and termination agreements, SNDAs and estoppel certificates
Involvement in drafting and negotiating construction documentation, including contractor and architect agreements, particularly working with AIA documents
Understanding of sales and acquisitions within commercial properties, including reviewing title work and surveys, and preparing closing documents
Experience providing real estate support for merger and acquisition transactions, including due diligence review, review of merger agreements and stock/asset purchase and sale agreements

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of transactional real estate experience in a quality law firm or combination of law firm and in-house corporate setting
J.D. from an accredited law school
New York State bar membership in good standing or willingness and qualifications to become Registered In-House Counsel in New York State

Additional Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of projects and deadlines independently, while seeking supervision and guidance when necessary
Excellent business judgment, superior attention to detail and keen ability to identify and anticipate issues
Ability to remain abreast of current developments in commercial real estate law
Proactive, resourceful and "can do" approach to recognizing needs and solving problems
Work independently as well as part of a team as necessary
Experience in drafting and negotiating production and location agreements for film and television
Experience in tower leasing

*** *** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/17

Counsel

New York, NY Details

Full Time

*** Networks Inc. (SNI) owns and operates the premium television networks *** ®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, and also offers *** ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND and FLIX ON DEMAND®, and the network's authentication ser *** *** ANYTIME®. *** Digital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, operates the stand-alone streaming ser *** *** ®. *** is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming ser *** through *** , Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Roku®, Samsung Smart TVs and Xbox One.

Overview & Responsibilities:

We at *** Networks are seeking a junior transactional attorney to support its business and product development, sports and events programming, digital *** , marketing, creative services, network operations and public relations departments. The attorney will:

review, negotiate and draft a wide variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, master services, production services, advertising, licensing, information technology, software and application development, and non-disclosure agreements
review marketing materials and press releases and advise clients on a wide range of issues in connection with traditional *** , streaming platforms and social *** including intellectual property, right of privacy, right of publicity, and defamation, and
anticipate and identify issues and risks, and recommend potential solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

At least 2 years commercial transaction experience in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel
JD degree, admission to NY State bar

Additional Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills -- ability to explain complex legal concepts to staff at all levels of the company, build consensus and achieve strong client satisfaction
Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent work ethic, business judgment, follow-through skills and ability to prioritize
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work as part of a collegial team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to perform well under pressure while performing multiple tasks for a diverse client base

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/17

Counsel

New York, NY Details

Full Time

*** *** (NASDAQ: *** ; *** ) is a leading global *** and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes *** , *** Networks, *** Pictures, *** , *** , *** , *** , *** +, *** and *** , among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, *** *** provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.

The Counsel, Corporate Transactions will be an integral part of the Corporate Transactions team and will work and advise on domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, investments and similar transactions, as well as handling other general corporate and departmental matters. The position will report to *** *** ' *** President, Senior Counsel, Corporate Transactions and will be based in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities include:

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transactional documents, such as stock and asset purchase/sale agreements, merger or de-merger agreements, joint venture agreements, partnership/LLC/shareholder agreements, investment agreements, framework agreements, inter-company agreements, confidentiality agreements, transition services agreements, side letters, engagement letters, letters of intent, bid letters and term sheets;
Working closely and coordinating with *** *** ' corporate development team, tax and accounting teams, divisional business teams and specialist lawyers in connection with the review, analysis, implementation and execution of potential transactions;
Managing and coordinating due diligence reviews and preparation of related memoranda;
Managing outside legal advisors on transactional and related regulatory matters;
Advising on a broad range of business and legal affairs matters;
Contributing to the various internal knowledge management initiatives, including a precedent document database, template agreements, presentations and training initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

JD from an accredited law school;
New York State or California Bar membership in good standing or willingness and qualifications to become Registered In-House Counsel in New York State or California promptly;
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the M&A practice at a major law firm and/or a significant corporate legal department. In-house experience is a plus;

Additional Qualifications:

Exceptional negotiating, drafting, transaction structuring and analytical skills;
Excellent interpersonal and client relations skills;
Fluid understanding of relevant M&A case law, securities laws, antitrust and regulatory considerations, and other relevant statutory laws and regulations.
Ability to negotiate with third parties independently, while seeking supervision and guidance when necessary;
Experience in working autonomously, and coordinating a working group team;
Ability to work efficiently and simultaneously on multiple matters in a demanding, fast-paced environment;
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing and to provide practical yet creative advice;
Experience in working across domestic and international jurisdictions;
High ethical standards and trustworthiness with confidential matters;
Ability, confidence and desire to lead deal teams in a collaborative way;
Travel as needed.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/17

Counsel

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

*** Interactive, a division of *** *** , is the world's largest publisher of premium digital content and a perennial top 10 Internet company. *** Interactive's brands span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and gaming.

Properties include the websites, apps and streaming services of the *** Television Network such as the *** All Access subscription service, *** News Digital platforms including the 24/7 digital news network *** N, and *** Sports Digital brands including the 24-hour streaming sports news network *** Sports HQ, as well as digital-first properties in key content verticals, including CNET, ZDNet, TVGuide.com, GameSpot, Last.fm, Metacritic and Chowhound.

Follow *** Interactive on Twitter and Facebook.

Overview & Responsibilities:

*** *** Streaming is the home to some of the world's preeminent innovative streaming services and digital video products, including *** +, *** , *** N and other premier online content networks for information and entertainment. It is a division of *** *** , a leading global *** and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.

We are seeking a Counsel ideally in either Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York City.The position will support a wide variety of legal functions for *** *** Streaming services, particularly *** +, *** .com, and the *** App, such as:

content rights analysis and counsel,
negotiating, drafting and analyzing content licenses and other commercial agreements,
marketing review and counsel,
entertainment production support, and
product development, review and counsel.

The position requires an attorney with 4-6 years of relevant experience, which could include transactional experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, product counsel experience, and/or entertainment marketing or production experience. The successful candidate will be a diligent and proactive individual with excellent business judgment and strategic thinking, and with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment.

Key roles of the position will include:

Review, draft, negotiate and analyze a wide variety of content licensing, partnership, marketing, professional services and vendor agreements.
Review product changes and advise on legal risks and potential issues.
Review marketing and advise on legal risks and potential issues.
Negotiate agreements that comply with company policies and risk tolerance.
Advise internal clients on legal issues and risks, complex deal structures, approval processes, company policies and procedures, IP, online privacy, and negotiation strategy.
Assist with the continuous development and improvement of the legal team and its processes.

Basic Qualifications:

JD degree with excellent academic credentials and global law firm experience in corporate law or commercial transactions; online *** experience preferred; certified by the New York or California Bar

Additional Qualifications:

In-depth experience in contract drafting and analysis, with broad transactional background in areas such as *** transactions, digital distribution, technology and content licensing, or entertainment production agreements
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage simultaneous projects under deadline pressure
Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters
Superior verbal and written communication skills

Must successfully pass a background check. In additional, *** *** will be guided by applicable federal, state and local laws when considering for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories

*** *** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/17

Counsel

Auckland, New Zealand Details

Full Time

*** *** is a leading *** and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: *** , *** Max, *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** *** and others.

Purpose of Position:
As a member of the NZ Leadership Team, this position will provide legal ad *** and related support to *** International Television Production New Zealand Limited ("****VP") local production business in New Zealand.

Working in a dynamic and creative environment, you will be providing practical, constructive and timely legal ad *** and services to *** production teams and senior management on a wide variety of matters, with a predominately commercial, contract and *** law focus.

You will ensure *** Bros legal & business risks and liability are minimised and that legal services are provided in a manner to both protect (including the capture and protection of IP rights) and build advantages for *** Bros in its business.

You will ensure compliance by *** Bros with all contractual, legal and statutory requirements and that contracting, and administration processes are streamlined, accurate and effectively managed at all times.

The position works in an individual contributor based in ****VP's Auckland office and is part of a larger global team of lawyers within *** *** and *** International Television.

Job Description:

Review, negotiation, ad *** and drafting of agreements for the development and production of programming, including development agreements; format option or license agreements; commissioning or programme license agreements; production and co-production agreements; talent and other contributor agreements; access agreements, location, studio and production services agreements; and rights releases, permissions or licenses; and non-disclosure agreements.
To advise Co MD's and production executives on rights issues and clearance issues, and to assist with the preparation of production protocols and guidance notes for production teams on key areas, such as child performers, privacy, foreign filming locations, foreign work visa requirements, workplace health and safety and Covid Safe Plans, programme participants' welfare and ****VP's Duty of Care Protocol.
Management of disputes, claims and complaints from contributors, broadcasters, viewers or other parties. Including:
- Management of litigation, potential litigation and other contentious matters
- Legal reviews of programmes with potentially contentious material before broadcast and legal ad *** regarding storylines to directors and producers, and advising changes necessary to ensure compliance with Broadcasting Standards Authority ("BSA") standards, privacy laws, and to avoid potential defamation claims
- Responding to BSA complaints in consultation with the Broadcaster
Ensure that key information and obligations from third party broadcasters, funders, rights holders are communicated clearly and understood by the relevant production and administrative employees and contractors within the business. This includes, general education and guidance to staff on legal issues relevant to *** Bros business or programme specific issues.
Draft and negotiate agreements related to the exploitation of ancillary rights including digital and social *** .
To advise on copyright, trademark and privacy law matters.
Ensuring all productions are run in compliance with the *** *** production protocols, and all relevant policies
Managing and protecting company's intellectual property, including trademarks, and liaising with trademark & IP advisors.
Assisting the senior management (and where appropriate managing) in maintaining and developing internal procedures and processes and to ensure compliance with all legal, contractual and statutory requirements as well as *** *** policies. Including:
- To advise and conduct due diligence on potential local partners and counterparties to ensure compliance with applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and trade and economic sanctions including the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, OFAC and EU sanctions.
- Maintaining the company's internal policies & procedures up to date and in line with *** *** policies.
- Project work as required.
In partnership with Human Resources, managing employment relations issues including advising on disciplinary issues, personal grievances/disputes, and terminations, and other general personnel matters.
Briefing and managing external legal counsel and other external advisors as and when required
Working with the wider *** *** global legal team on general corporate matters to meet the business needs.
In consultation with the Co-Managing Director and *** *** Corporate Communications where required, write and manage external communications, including *** enquiries and responses to complaints from the public.
Keep abreast of law changes that could impact on *** business.
Champion "Ways we Work" and local NZ purpose in all aspects of team engagement to positively contribute to the team culture as a senior member of the business.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:
Work Experience

Minimum 5 years + years post-qualification experience
Experience in production or programme rights acquisitions essential
Experience gained with a New Zealand production company, broadcaster or a major law firm preferred
Strong background in copyright law and of the ownership of rights in content and underlying material is preferred

Knowledge/Skills

As a member of the Leadership Team, ability to contribute to the overall company strategy.
Qualified solicitor
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to take initiative
Must have ability to handle multiple tasks and meet co *** icting deadlines in short timeframe
Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure
Must have excellent drafting skills
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to explain complex issues simply, clearly and tactfully
Strong decision making and problem-solving capabilities
Must be agile and willing to learn in a fast-paced and growing business
A strong team player who contributes to an environment that embraces constant change and innovation
An infectious enthusiasm for the television sector

The Perks

• Exclusive *** *** events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the *** *** family of powerhouse brands

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/7

Counsel

Universal City, CA Details

Full Time

Responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Counsel, Advertising & Marketing, will work within the Data, Strategy & Business Operations legal team to support *** Universal's data strategies. As a leading *** and entertainment company, *** Universal offers a broad suite of advanced advertising products to its advertisers, including audience targeting, cross platformreach and frequency measurement, and attribution, as well as innovative ad solutions with partners such as Apple, Snapchat, YouTube, and Buzzfeed. This role will provide transactional support to the teams working on these products and partnerships, with a particular focus on the newly-created data strategy unit.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support to the data, strategy, partnerships, measurement, and operations teams relating to the development of new technologies and products involving data and digital advertising
Counsel on risks associated with data collection, use and targeting
Coordinate with the Privacy and Information Security teams to ensure personal data and confidential information is collected, used, and secured in accordance with privacy laws and company requirements
Advise on emerging federal and state legislation impacting *** U's data strategy
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including data partnerships and vendor contracts with research and measurement companies, data licensors, and other ad tech vendors
Participate in digital advertising industry organizations

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications
• Law degree and member of a state bar in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate transactional experience at a law firm and/or corporate law department

Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/6

Counsel

Universal City, CA Details

Full Time

Responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Counsel, Enterprise Rights role will support *** Universal's Enterprise Rights management program, a transformational initiative seeks to evolve the way rights are acquired, analyzed, managed, and shared across *** Universal. This role will work collaboratively with divisions across *** U to assist in creating best in class systems and processes to achieve maximum efficiency for the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Review high volume of *** U agreements across many divisions in support of enhancements to rights processes and systems.
Advise on legal aspects and business logic for enterprise rights data model and system integrations.
Represent legal department at regular meetings across all program workstreams.
Lead regular meetings with *** U divisions and work closely with them to develop business needs.
Collaborate with the legal department and *** U's Operations & Technology team on the implementation of contract lifecycle management.
Partner with Operations & Technology to identify & support operational challenges across workstreams and divisions.
Create and present program materials to enterprise stakeholders.

Qualifications/Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an attorney
• JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the California or New York bar

Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA or New York, NY
• Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/5

Counsel

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Business Unit Overview
*** corporate functions provide specialized knowledge and expertise to support our vast portfolio of businesses like DC Comics, *** Pictures, *** Television Group and *** Consumer Products.

Opportunity Overview

The Job

*** Entertainment Inc. seeks a Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs for the 2000- *** & Networks department.

We currently have an opportunity for Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs to join the Corporate Legal department supporting *** Pictures Worldwide Marketing Group. The position reports to the Senior *** President, Business & Legal Affairs.

The Daily

Provide legal support and counsel to digital, promotions, publicity, *** , targeted marketing, creative advertising and special events groups in association with motion picture, television program, and animation life cycle marketing activities both domestically and internationally.
Work closely with digital marketing group to develop and successfully execute multi-layered campaigns, which include, among other activations, real time marketing, native advertising, social i *** uencer campaigns, and user generated content activations.
Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, including partner co-promotion and sponsorship agreements, content license agreements, advertising agency and *** agreements, software license and platform license agreements, social i *** uencer agreements, vendor agreements, venue agreements, live streaming, and consumer data-related agreements.
Evaluate apps, websites, games, children's websites and VR activations from development through launch for legal compliance.
Structure, review and draft sweepstakes and contest rules and review supporting marketing materials for *** and partner sponsored promotions.
Review and clear marketing collateral. Draft and review required licenses, releases and agreements.
Assist in reviewing and clearing ancillary content/bonus materials including evaluating intellectual property, contractual, and guild issues.
Coordinate with *** legal groups in other businesses and territories.

The Essentials

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and California Bar member.
At least 4 - 6 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience.
Extensive knowledge of digital *** .
Must be able to build strong internal client relationships, effectively advise senior-level executives and produce strong client satisfaction through practical and strategic thinking.
Must possess strong drafting skills.
Must be well-versed in FTC Testimonial and Endorsement Guides, FTC Native Advertising Guides, COPPA, CARU, privacy, data, behavioral advertising, and intellectual property (as it pertains to advertising materials).
Must be able to evaluate and assess risks under tight time frames.
Must be able to work independently and prioritize multiple projects.

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/5

Counsel

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

*** corporate functions provide specialized knowledge and expertise to support our vast portfolio of businesses like DC Comics, *** Pictures, *** Television Group and *** Consumer Products.

The Job

*** Entertainment Inc. seeks a Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs for the 2000- *** & Networks department.

We currently have an opportunity for Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs to join the Corporate Legal department supporting *** Pictures Worldwide Marketing Group. The position reports to the Senior *** President, Business & Legal Affairs.

The Daily

Provide legal support and counsel to digital, promotions, publicity, *** , targeted marketing, creative advertising and special events groups in association with motion picture, television program, and animation life cycle marketing activities both domestically and internationally.
Work closely with digital marketing group to develop and successfully execute multi-layered campaigns, which include, among other activations, real time marketing, native advertising, social i *** uencer campaigns, and user generated content activations.
Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, including partner co-promotion and sponsorship agreements, content license agreements, advertising agency and *** agreements, software license and platform license agreements, social i *** uencer agreements, vendor agreements, venue agreements, live streaming, and consumer data-related agreements.
Evaluate apps, websites, games, children's websites and VR activations from development through launch for legal compliance.
Structure, review and draft sweepstakes and contest rules and review supporting marketing materials for *** and partner sponsored promotions.
Review and clear marketing collateral. Draft and review required licenses, releases and agreements.
Assist in reviewing and clearing ancillary content/bonus materials including evaluating intellectual property, contractual, and guild issues.
Coordinate with *** legal groups in other businesses and territories.

The Essentials

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and California Bar member.
At least 4 - 6 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience.
Extensive knowledge of digital *** .
Must be able to build strong internal client relationships, effectively advise senior-level executives and produce strong client satisfaction through practical and strategic thinking.
Must possess strong drafting skills.
Must be well-versed in FTC Testimonial and Endorsement Guides, FTC Native Advertising Guides, COPPA, CARU, privacy, data, behavioral advertising, and intellectual property (as it pertains to advertising materials).
Must be able to evaluate and assess risks under tight time frames.
Must be able to work independently and prioritize multiple projects.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/5

Counsel

Stockholm, Sweden Details

Full Time

*** is the world's leading streaming entertainment ser *** with 208 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. As we continue to grow its slate of original programming around the world, it's an exciting time to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced film and TV lawyer to join our Business & Legal team, focusing on the acquisition, development, and production of *** 's original series and films in the Nordics. Examples of this team's work include hit series like Quicksand, The Rain, and Home for Christmas, among others.

As a successful candidate, you will structure, negotiate, and draft legal and commercial agreements, such as production agreements and talent agreements with writers, directors, actors, etc. You may handle related intellectual property matters as they arise, production-legal and clearance issues (e.g. copyright), and will likely need to delve into local law and practice in various countries, including liaise with unions in countries where these represent talent.

The business and legal affairs team at *** is focused on collaborating with our business partners to find effective, efficient solutions and deliver great content to our subscribers. We seek out colleagues who are extremely comfortable making decisions that have both legal and business impact, and who will become trusted partners for both our internal production teams and external production partners.

This is an opportunity to be part of an established company growing its presence in EMEA generally and the Nordics specifically. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious and will welcome the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and diverse organization. The successful candidate will also be excited and inspired by the *** culture.

This position will be based in Stockholm, with regular travel within EMEA (most often in the Nordics) and occasionally to the US, as needed and when it is safe to travel again.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have extensive and broad content production and licensing experience, including direct experience structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements for commissioning and development of film and television content, including talent, vendor and other contributor agreements; thorough knowledge and practical experience of guild/union clearance; and knowledge of the European film and TV distribution / production landscape. Experience providing in-house support in a tv- film- production company, television network and/or entertainment company is strongly preferred. Fluency in English and a Scandinavian language is required.

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

Clear, concise communication skills.
Strong analytical capabilities and superior judgment, even when the rules are unclear and the issues are of first impression.
Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to counsel internal business clients on business and legal impact in various areas.
Ability to pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically and be solution-oriented.
Curiosity and willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.

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4/17

Counsel

Los Gatos, CA Details

Full Time

It's an exciting time to join *** as we continue to transform entertainment around the world. With over 200 million and growing monthly subscribers, the *** payments team helps ensure that our members receive best in class payments experience. As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking for a talented, intellectually curious and highly collaborative attorney to support our payments team globally.

As Payments Counsel, you will independently draft, negotiate and advise the business on complex and novel payments transactions with acquirers, card networks and other payments partners. You will work directly with cross functional teams including payments, design, product and engineering to understand and provide pragmatic legal ad *** on key strategic initiatives and product features such as offering and maintaining a wide range of payment methods (including cards, gift cards, mobile wallets and bank based payments), payment optimization efforts and tokenization. You will also work closely with other experts on the legal and policy teams from many different offices, as well as external advisors to monitor and understand changes in laws and regulation that may impact our members' payments experience.

Skills and Experience:

JD (or foreign equivalent) and at least one US State Bar admission
At-least 5-8 years of legal experience at a global company, with strong transactional background drafting and negotiating complex payments and financial services agreements.
Understanding of payments laws including laws, regulations and network rules related to the use of traditional and emerging payment methods (e.g. credit cards, debit cards, prepaid/gift cards cards, mobile wallets, direct debit, instant payments and open banking), consumer financial services, payments data privacy, recurring payments and unclaimed property.
Strong interest and familiarity with merchant side payments, emerging payment technology, new and alternative payments instruments and the payments ecosystem (e.g., the role of acquiring and issuing banks, card networks, payment processors, gateways, vendors, etc.)
Creative thinker who is pragmatic, collaborative, solutions-oriented and is comfortable working independently and across time zones at a fast-paced global company.
Excited and inspired by the *** culture. Please read more about the *** culture here.

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4/14

Counsel

Tokyo, Japan Details

Full Time

*** is changing the way more than 204 million subscribers around the world enjoy entertainment. As a company, we challenge industry norms by challenging one another to think creatively about challenging problems. Our content legal team is no exception. We think critically about the range of legal issues that face our productions. We act in a manner consistent with our business culture of freedom and responsibility, one marked by a bias toward action, leaning into smart risks, and taking ownership of bold decisions.

The Opportunity:

For Japan, our legal team is searching for an IP lawyer to handle a wide range of legal issues that arise from the creation, streaming, and marketing of our original and licensed content. The candidate will advise on copyright issues, chain-of-title clearances, content production clearance, rights enforcement, claims handling, moral rights issues, and defamation claims. The role is uniquely exciting and challenging. It requires passion and curiosity for domestic and international business and creative matters and the corresponding legal considerations that govern them. This role will closely collaborate with the creative, licensing, business affairs, production, content strategy, public policy, communication, marketing, litigation, and licensing teams that work together to create *** 's great content.

As IP Counsel, the candidate will have intellectual property experience and expertise, enabling them to impact any situation that may be encountered. In their role, the successful candidate will:

Collaborate with creative and business and legal affairs teams to acquire and develop IP, then shepherd it through production and distribution.
Help analyze trademark clearances, including multi-jurisdiction searches, in collaboration with the trademark team.
Manage intellectual property claims in a pre-litigation stage.
Collaborate with litigation and public policy teams for litigation and regulatory work that involves IP issues.
Rapidly respond to production clearance issues and queries of the production houses and the creative team.
Develop and implement production clearance strategies for Japanese content.
Conduct chain of title review for complex rights acquisition and provide concise and pragmatic analysis.
Negotiate and draft license agreements, release forms, and other contracts for a wide variety of production materials.
Collaborate with the marketing legal team to advise on IP-related issues in marketing and promotional content.
Work on creating innovative workflows/projects *** ween IP and other teams to drive efficiency.

Candidates must:

Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, focus on generating results, be comfortable evaluating risk with imperfect information, have the confidence to make quick decisions, and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards integrity and ethics.
Be self-motivated, disciplined, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
Understand and align with our unique business culture.
Possess strong written communication skills, with a passion for drafting language that is clear, precise, thoughtful, direct, and refined.
Exhibit strong analytical capabilities and judgment, even when the rules are unclear, and the issues are of the first impression.
A law degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a practicing attorney (in-house or registered attorney, with bar qualification and common-law jurisdiction preferred.
Experience with Japanese intellectual property law, including concerning copyright, trademark, and litigation related to IP matters in Japan.
Fluency in Japanese and English.

The successful candidate will know or be passionate about learning, the entertainment and *** industry generally, and the production of film and television content more precisely. They will understand, or have the ability to learn and manage, the nuanced dynamics among showrunners, executive producers, line producers, finance, post-production, marketing and creative, and how to align the appropriate teams when IP issues arise.

*** Japan will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any related fees.

Please do not forward resumes to our career page or employees.

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4/13

Counsel

New York, NY Details

Full Time

Responsibilities

*** Universal News Legal Group

The *** Universal News Legal Group supports *** News *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Universal Owned Stations, *** and E! News.The Group's content lawyers advise on newsgathering, pre-broadcast and pre-publication review, intellectual property, and regulatoryissues.The Group's transactional attorneys cover licensing, digital, production, talent, development, events and partnership deals. The Group is located primarily in New York City, with some News lawyers in New Jersey, Miami, London and Singapore.

Position Overview

The Senior Counsel, News Group, will serve as an entertainment lawyer to *** News Group with a focus on unscripted and documentary series, specials and films for *** News *** , MS *** Long Form and *** Prime. The role involves negotiating and drafting a broad range of television and film production deals for both *** News *** as the production company and our news business acquiring or co-developing content with a third-party production company. This attorney will also be the primary network production lawyer for *** Prime.

Responsibilities:

For *** News *** , which develops premium documentary series, specials and films, negotiate and draft shopping/development, production services, co-production, director, executive producer, talent, consultant, vendor and license agreements.
For *** Prime, which engages third-party production companies to produce unscripted programming, negotiate and draft production services, indemnity, license, executive producer and talent agreements. Advise on diverse production legal risks and issues (e.g. COVID compliance, diligence, casting, insurance, intellectual property, integrations), liaise with internal creative, production management and executive clients, and oversee production company counsel.
For MS *** Long Form, negotiate and draft license, production services, indemnity and talent agreements.
Advise on strategy, deal structure, risk and dispute resolution.
Negotiate and draft other general commercial agreements to support *** News Group, such as sponsorship, venue, and partnership contracts.
Partner with specialist lawyers in *** Universal's Legal Department and other *** U experts on defamation, finance, tax, insurance, employment, intellectual property, privacy and immigration issues.
Support and partner with legal colleagues in the News Group; contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team culture; take initiative to deliver value and support the production and distribution of the highest quality news content in the industry.

Qualifications/Requirements

•Minimum of 5 years entertainment business and legal affairs experience for Counsel position and minimum of 7 years entertainment business and legal affairs experience for Senior Counsel position

•Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Member in good standing of the State Bar of New York or another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel.

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4/6

Counsel

New York, NY Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** General Entertainment (DGE) Legal Affairs is searching for an attorney to work in the role of Counsel to handle production legal work for *** and to conceive, develop and oversee a Rights Management System covering rights analysis of all content owned or controlled by DGE. This person will work independently, and with senior attorneys and paralegals, while continuing to develop legal expertise, judgment and capacity to work independently on more complex matters.

Responsibilities:

Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of production agreements for *** , including above- and below-the-line talent, production services agreements, program acquisition agreements, program licenses, confidentiality agreements, location agreements, clip licenses, materials releases, equipment rentals and other related production agreements.
Conceiving, developing and overseeing a rights management system. Working with lawyers on all the legal teams throughout DGE to conceive, organize, develop and manage a rights database for DGE's extensive and growing library of content. Performing rights research. Analyzing best practices, setting policies and determining economies of scale for this rights system. Project-managing the rights system to ensure it meets the needs of all of the different legal groups within DGE. Overseeing a paralegal or paralegal specialist who will assist in developing, collecting data, organizing and managing such system and performing rights analyses.
Consulting and collaborating with legal and business partners across the company on agreements, matters and initiatives pertaining to production and rights management.
Performing special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested.

Basic Qualifications:

A minimum of 4 years of legal experience at a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department. Previous in-house experience at a network or studio is preferred.
Experience drafting and negotiating production agreements.
Fast learner with excellent client service, including project ownership from start to finish.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to identify and analyze issues and devise solutions and strategies.
Superior project management skills. Entrepreneurial and a self-starter.
Ability to work independently, with strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent writing, speaking and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts and issues effectively with all levels and management.
Initiative and attention to detail.
Team oriented with a positive "can do" attitude and a solution oriented approach to legal issues.
Excellent work ethic and commitment to professionalism and collaboration.
Ability to multi-task and work quickly under tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other office-related software.

Preferred Education

JD or equivalent
Strong academic credentials
Admission to New York State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.

Additional Information:

LegalAffairs

About *** (Corporate):

At *** Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep *** at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** , which is part of a business segment we call *** (Corporate) .
*** is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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3/28

Counsel

Universal City, CA Details

Full Time

Responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Counsel, Intellectual Property role will be responsible for intellectual property questions arising from the production of content or creation of brands within his or her client businesses of *** Universal, including businesses such as E!, Bravo, *** Kids, *** , among others.

Responsibilities

Provide overall intellectual property strategy for client businesses
Provide daily ad *** and counseling to clients on trademark, copyright, domain name and related IP rights questions on a variety of wide-ranging matters, i.e. an on-set production issue or a content acquisition license
Responsible for clearance, prosecution and enforcement of trademarks related to client businesses whether domestic or international
Clearance for titles, trademarks, character names, and similar production and content related assets
Conduct due diligence and coordinate the integration of intellectual property from mergers and acquisitions of new businesses
Oversee domain name acquisitions and UDRP's for client businesses
Work with the rest of the department to support the overall intellectual property protection efforts of the company
Oversee and coordinate the internal clearance process

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the trademark or intellectual property field
• Member of the California bar

Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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3/10

Counsel

Amsterdam, Netherlands Details

Full Time

It's an exciting time to join *** as we continue to transform entertainment around the world. With over 200M and growing monthly subscribers, the *** payments team helps ensure that our members receive best in class payments experience. As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking for a talented, intellectually curious and highly collaborative attorney to support our payments team globally. The position will be based out of Amsterdam and work closely with legal, payments, fraud and policy teams located worldwide, on a range of payments and gift cards related legal matters across different regions.

As Payments Counsel, you will independently draft, negotiate and advise the business on complex and novel payments transactions with acquirers, card networks and other payments partners. You will work directly with cross functional teams including payments, design, product and engineering to understand and provide pragmatic ad *** on commercial, regulatory and issues on key strategic initiatives, and product features and functionality such as offering and maintaining a wide range of payment methods (including cards, gift cards, mobile wallets and bank based payments), payment optimization efforts and tokenization. You will also work closely with other experts on the legal and policy teams from many different offices, as well as external advisors to monitor and understand changes in laws and regulation that may impact our members' payments experience.

Skills and Experience:

At-least 5-8 years of legal experience at a global company, with strong transactional background drafting and negotiating complex payments and financial services agreements.
Understanding of payments laws including laws, regulations and network rules related to the use of traditional and emerging payment methods (e.g. credit cards, debit cards, prepaid/gift cards cards, mobile wallets, direct debit, instant payments and open banking), consumer financial services, payments data privacy, recurring payments and unclaimed property.
Strong interest and familiarity with merchant side payments, emerging payment technology, new and alternative payments instruments and the payments ecosystem (e.g., the role of acquiring and issuing banks, card networks, payment processors, gateways, vendors, etc.)
Creative thinker who is pragmatic, collaborative, solutions-oriented and is comfortable working independently and across time zones at a fast-paced global company.
Excited and inspired by the *** culture. Please read more about the *** culture here.

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3/9

Counsel

London, Details

Full Time

ABOUT *** *** GROUP

*** *** Group is the world's largest independent youth *** company.  Launched in 1994, *** has offices in 35 cities across the globe with a focus on five key businesses: *** .com, an award-winning international network of digital content; *** *** , a feature film and television production studio; *** TV, an Emmy-winning international television network; a Peabody award-winning NEWS division with the most Emmy-awarded nightly news broadcast; and VIRTUE, a global, full-ser *** creative agency with 25 offices around the world.  *** *** Group's portfolio includes Refinery29, the leading global *** and entertainment company focused on women;  PULSE Films, a London-based next-generation production studio with outposts in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Berlin;  i-D, a global digital and bimonthly magazine defining fashion and contemporary culture; and Garage, a digital platform and biannual publication converging the worlds of art and design.

 

*** *** Group's portfolio includes Refinery29, the leading global *** and entertainment company focused on women; PULSE Films, a London-based next-generation production studio with outposts in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Berlin; i-D, a global digital and bimonthly magazine defining fashion and contemporary culture; and Garage, a digital platform and biannual publication converging the worlds of art and design.

 

*** + Team

*** is looking for a commercial and advertising lawyer to support the digital sales and marketing teams in EMEA. The role will be based in London, England.

 

The Role

The Counsel, Commercial (EMEA) will report to the *** President, Business and Legal Affairs, Commercial (North America) at *** 's Brooklyn headquarters, and will be the primary legal support for *** 's digital advertising, sales, marketing and commercial production teams in EMEA.

 

Experience required:

Qualified lawyer in the UK (or other Common Law jurisdiction), with the ability to work in the UK
At least 5 years' commercial experience in the UK, gained either in house or in private practice (or, ideally, a combination of the two)
Excellent drafting skills and demonstrated legal judgment
Experience partnering with a sales team and assisting with decision making around deal structuring and key commercial and production considerations
An understanding of the ASA rules, particularly those relating to the production of content, and related advertising standards and practices
Experience advising agency businesses, including advising on client deals and pitches, technology services, and *** vendor relationships
Experience advising on wide range of commercial, *** , IP, IT and data protection related matters with a particular focus on content, sponsorship deals, *** buys, production contracts, advertising technology, events contracts and talent agreements
Experience managing a high volume of projects and numerous internal clients

 

Responsibilities:

The core focus of this role will be acting as the primary point of contact for *** 's digital sales and commercial division. You will be advising across a broad range of creative services pitches, negotiations and content production, at all stages.
You will draft, structure and negotiate term sheets, statements of work master services agreements and a wide variety of production and talent agreements.
You will counsel and advise the business and take a leading role in negotiations with clients
You will ensure close collaboration and coordination with the global legal team located at *** 's headquarters in Brooklyn, New York.
We want to find people who believe in our goals and feel inspired enough to grow while they're here to fill the role, rather than someone who checks the boxes but isn't invested. We encourage you to apply and show us what you've got.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know.  We will work together to best meet your needs.

 

Working at ***

*** prioritises the ideas and people that other *** companies miss. We believe that innovation is a direct result of diverse, inclusive cultures and see it as essential to our staff, culture and business. To learn more read the *** GUIDE TO *** .

Equal Employment Opportunities

*** is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to create and maintain a workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity.  At *** , we understand that inclusion and diversity are major benefits to our employees, our readers and viewers, and our company culture.

*** requires that all employees have proper authorisation to work in the UK.  Should an applicant require employment sponsorship, *** will determine, in its sole discretion, whether such sponsorship will be provided.

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3/9

Counsel

Los Angeles, CA Details

Full Time

The Opportunity

*** is the world's leading streaming entertainment ser *** with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Our growing global Music Business & Legal Affairs Group is looking for a new member to join the team: a Counsel, Music who shares our passion for music and the entertainment industry to help support our expanding slate of *** content. Someone who seeks out and thrives in an environment where freedom and responsibility are a tenet, and passion, innovation and curiosity are mandates ( *** culture). A stunning and selfless colleague for whom no task is too small or insurmountable.

The Music Business & Legal Affairs Group is an international group with members in offices around the world and is responsible for all of *** 's global music business affairs, legal affairs and strategy, from the production and licensing of *** Originals through to the distribution of the *** ser *** globally. This role is based in our Los Angeles office and reports to the Director, Music (Original Studio Films).

This unique and exciting role sits on the studio side of the Music Business & Legal Affairs Group and focuses on providing music business, legal and strategy support for the production and licensing of *** Originals, with a focus on studio films. The role will have broad responsibility and unique insight into multiple aspects of our business and the opportunity to work with a wide swath of internal and external partners.

Responsibilities include overseeing all music business and legal affairs matters during production: from structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements with composers, songwriters, artists, producers, record companies and music publishers, to addressing music licensing issues in collaboration with our Music Licensing team. This role will ultimately take ownership over his/her own productions and will autonomously give music business, legal and strategy guidance to those productions and will negotiate and draft all commercial and legal terms of related music deals. This role will also negotiate and draft music terms in content deals, rights acquisition deals and production agreements with third-party production partners, co-production partners and third party licensors of content.

Given this broad scope of responsibility, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the music market for the production of series and/or film and immersive, hands-on experience in negotiating commercial terms and legal issues and drafting music agreements for series/film production. He or she will handle music contract and copyright related matters as they arise, will likely need to dig into local law and practice in various international territories, and should be extremely comfortable working independently, counseling business partners and making decisions that have both legal and business impacts.

As a Counsel, Music, your vast music production experience enables you to handle any situation or crisis that may be encountered on a production. You've seen it all and aren't fazed by the last minute surprises, on set and off set, that inevitably arise when shooting a series or film. You expertly navigate those situations to arrive at the best solution for the production and the studio. You understand the dynamics among directors, producers, creative executives, finance, production, post production, credits, labor, marketing, publicity, content localization, business affairs and legal affairs and know when and how to engage and align the appropriate teams when a music issue calls. You are comfortable evaluating risk with imperfect or lack of information and have the confidence to make quick decisions. You think creatively, have impeccable judgment, are comfortable with exploring new transaction models, and flexible in pivoting within a strategy when needed. You may produce locally but you think globally.

This is an opportunity to be part of a public company with a great consumer brand and to help *** shape the future of entertainment.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have: 6+ years of series/film production music experience, including direct, hands-on experience in structuring, negotiating and drafting composer, recording artist, music producer and songwriter agreements, record company and music publishing waivers and soundtrack album agreements; in-depth knowledge of music copyright and the series/film production process - from development, budgeting, pre-production, production and post production to composer engagement/recording through to delivery, cue sheets, marketing and launch; practical knowledge of the music and technology industries, including active relationships with music agents, lawyers, managers, music publishers and record companies; comfort and flexibility in working with different laws and practices across territories; understanding of labor and guild agreements impacting the recording and use of music; and understanding of the evolving CMO, theatrical and VOD landscapes. Experience providing in-house support in a television or film production company and/or studio is highly preferred. The successful candidate will also possess the following:
Exceptional drafting and project management skills.
Negotiation and communication style that is adaptable to local markets.
Clear, concise and effective communication skills.
Highly-collaborative, with the ability to be fluid and respond positively to change and new ideas.
Unparalleled organizational skills and an unwavering attention to detail.
Strong analytical capabilities and judgment, even when the rules are unclear and the issues are of first impression.
Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
Resourceful and able to pivot quickly, think practically and be solution-oriented.
Curiosity and eagerness to tackle additional projects as needed, including matters outside of your area of expertise.
Tech-savvy, with a strong sense of how cloud-based document and database systems are used in a modern business environment.
Demonstrated curiosity about how different backgrounds and cultures affect us at work, and a commitment to acknowledge and work past implicit biases that we all have.

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2/26

Counsel

Los Angeles, CA Details

Full Time

The Opportunity

*** is the world's leading streaming entertainment ser *** with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Our growing global Music Business & Legal Affairs Group is looking for a new member to join the team: a Counsel, Music who shares our passion for music and the entertainment industry to help support our expanding slate of *** Original content. Someone who seeks out and thrives in an environment where freedom and responsibility are a tenet, and passion, innovation and curiosity are mandates ( *** culture). A stunning and selfless colleague for whom no task is too small or insurmountable.

The Music Business & Legal Affairs Group is an international group with members in offices around the world and is responsible for all of *** 's global music business affairs, legal affairs and strategy, from the production and licensing of *** Originals through to the distribution of the *** ser *** globally. This role is based in our Los Angeles office.

This unique and exciting role sits on the studio side of the Music Business & Legal Affairs Group and focuses on providing music business, legal and strategy support for the production and licensing of *** Originals, with a focus on original animated series. The role will have broad responsibility and unique insight into multiple aspects of our business and the opportunity to work with a wide swath of internal and external partners.

Responsibilities include overseeing all music business and legal affairs matters during production: from structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements with composers, songwriters, artists, performers, producers, record companies and music publishers, to addressing music licensing issues in collaboration with our Music Licensing team. This role will ultimately take ownership over his/her own productions and will autonomously give music business, legal and strategy guidance to those productions and will negotiate and draft all commercial and legal terms of related music deals. This role will also negotiate and draft music terms in content deals, rights acquisition deals and production agreements with third-party production partners, co-production partners and third party licensors of content.

Given this broad scope of responsibility, the ideal candidate will have: extensive experience in the music market for the production of series and/or film; and immersive, hands-on experience in negotiating commercial terms and legal issues and drafting music agreements for series/film production. He or she will handle music contract and copyright related matters as they arise, will likely need to dig into local law and practice in various international territories, and should be extremely comfortable working independently, counseling business partners and making decisions that have both legal and business impacts.

As a Counsel, Music, your vast music production experience enables you to handle any situation or crisis that may be encountered on a production. You've seen it all and aren't fazed by the last minute surprises, on set and off set, that inevitably arise when shooting a series or film. You expertly navigate those situations to arrive at the best solution for the production and the studio. You understand the dynamics among showrunners, executive producers, creative, line producers, producers, finance, production, post production, credits, labor, marketing, publicity, content localization, business affairs and legal affairs and know when and how to engage and align the appropriate teams when a music issue calls. You are comfortable evaluating risk with imperfect or lack of information and have the confidence to make quick decisions. You think creatively, have impeccable judgment, are comfortable with exploring new transaction models, and flexible in pivoting within a strategy when needed. You may produce locally but you think globally.

This is an opportunity to be part of a public company with a great consumer brand and to help *** shape the future of entertainment.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have: 5+ years of series/film production music experience, including direct, hands-on experience in structuring, negotiating and drafting composer, performer and featured artist agreements, master use and synchronization license agreements, music producer agreements, songwriter agreements, record company and music publishing waivers and soundtrack album agreements; in-depth knowledge of music copyright and the series/film production process - from development, budgeting, pre-production, production and post production to music clearance/licensing to composer engagement/recording through to delivery, cue sheets, marketing and launch; practical knowledge of the music and technology industries, including active relationships with music agents, lawyers, managers, music publishers and record companies; comfort and flexibility in working with different laws and practices across territories; understanding of labor and guild agreements impacting the recording and use of music; and understanding of the evolving CMO, theatrical, VOD and TV landscapes. Experience providing in-house support in a television or film production company and/or network is highly preferred.

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

Exceptional drafting and project management skills
Negotiation and communication style that is adaptable to local markets
Clear, concise and effective communication skills
Highly-collaborative, with the ability to be fluid and respond positively to change and new ideas
Unparalleled organizational skills and an unwavering attention to detail
Strong analytical capabilities and judgment, even when the rules are unclear and the issues are of first impression
Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
Resourceful and able to pivot quickly, think practically and be solution-oriented
Curiosity and eagerness to tackle additional projects as needed, including matters outside of your area of expertise
Tech-savvy, with a strong sense of how cloud-based document and database systems are used in a modern business environment

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

2/9

Counsel

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Attorney to join the Business Affairs & Legal Counsel team that provides business and legal affairs services for *** Records, Hollywood Records, *** Music Publishing, and *** Concerts (collectively DMG).

Responsibilities:

Negotiating and drafting a wide variety of agreements pertaining to all aspects of *** Music Group's businesses including: artist recording related, music publishing/administration, touring, merchandising, name and likeness, sponsorships/endorsements, producer, mixer, remixer, side artist, video production, photographer, soundtrack albums, concert rights licensing, marketing agreements, synch licenses, and master use licenses
Assisting in handling claims, researching rights issues, and clearing masters for third party releases, as well as other duties pertaining to the daily operations of our record labels, music publishing entities, and related DMG activities
Working closely with the various DMG departments to ser *** their business and legal affairs needs; will interact with third parties and other *** business units on behalf of DMG

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years relevant music related legal experience
Ability to accomplish and complete responsibilities with some training and supervision
Demonstrated strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and reconcile issues from the business unit and enterprise level
Ability to multi-task and think strategically in solving problems
Resilience to work within a complex organization and find creative solutions
Willingness to challenge status quo and be proactive
Strong project management
Willingness to work and integrate with multiple partners
Strong client relationship skills
Ability to think strategically and synthesize complex business/financial data
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous priorities

Required Education

JD degree from an accredited law school and CA Bar membership or willingness and qualification to be Registered In House Counsel

About *** Music Group:

The music is the soundtrack of our lives - from your favorite hits by popular artists to beloved tunes from films like Mary Poppins and Frozen. Find the music that rocks your world right here at the *** Music Group (DMG), headquartered in Burbank and home to Hollywood Records, *** Records, *** Music Publishing and *** Concerts. DMG releases film and television soundtracks from the world's biggest entertainment brands, including *** , *** , Marvel, the legendary Star Wars, *** and *** Channel, alongside pop, dance, family music and the catalog of classic rock band Queen. DMG is also an innovator in music distribution and live concerts. If music is your passion, come be a part of the team that brings it to ears all over the world.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Hollywood Records, Inc. , which is part of a business segment we call *** Music Group .
Hollywood Records, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

1/27

Counsel

Washington, DC Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

At National Geographic, you'll help us tell stories that touch millions of people around the globe and find new ways for us to connect with the world. Now is your opportunity to unleash your skills ... we are seeking an experienced attorney with strong transactional skills to be part of our Legal Affairs team. If you have news/ *** /journalism background, it is a plus! This dynamic Counsel role will report to the Assistant Chief Counsel.

Responsibilities:

Advise newsroom personnel as to legal considerations, such as libel, invasion of privacy, and intellectual property.
Respond to news story claim letters.
Draft agreements with content creators, international licensees, distributors, and other parties.
Interpret rights agreements.
Analyze and advise in connection with legal rights and obligations, deal structure, intellectual property matters, claims, clearances, audits and other matters arising out of the day-to-day operations of the National Geographic *** , which includes the magazines, all digital publications (e.g. podcasts, social *** , and sites).
Clients will include other departments as NG *** , Image Collection, and International Publishing.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of law firm or in-house experience.
Experience drafting, interpreting and negotiating rights agreements.
Experience conducting pre-publication review for a news organization.
Exposure to and an understanding of matters relative to all forms of intellectual property.
Ability to work with newsrooms to meet deadlines.
Strong organizational, analytical, prioritization and time management skills.
Ability to work under deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority projects.
Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent, sound judgment.
A professional, confident demeanor and an ability to work well with colleagues and to communicate effectively and positively with clients and all levels of management, including providing counsel to senior level executives.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in a professional, creative and ethical manner.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, other office-related software, and legal document management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant experience in the news or magazine industry preferred.

Required Education

JD or equivalent
Strong academic credentials
Admitted and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction in the United States or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.

Preferred Education

Journalism degree

Additional Information:

LegalAffairs

About *** (Corporate):

At *** Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep *** at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Worldwide Services, Inc. , which is part of a business segment we call *** (Corporate) .
*** Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

1/16

Counsel

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Counsel opportunities for *** Signature Legal Affairs, located in Burbank, CA and Twentieth Television Legal Affairs, located in Century City, CA, will be members of diverse and dynamic teams. You will work collaboratively with other lawyers and Business Affairs executives on all legal matters, and will be expected to provide guidance and direction reflecting sound judgment and substantive legal knowledge.

You will work collaboratively with other lawyers and Business Affairs executives on all legal matters, and will be expected to provide guidance and direction reflecting sound judgment and substantive legal knowledge.

Responsibilities:

LEGAL EXPERTISE & LEADERSHIP:

Provide direction and guidance in connection with all legal issues related to the production of original material.
Draft, review and negotiate agreements for the development and production of original live action programming for telecast on a variety of platforms: streaming services and cable networks.
Analysis and ad *** in connection with intellectual property matters, claims, clearances, and other matters arising out of the day-to-day operations of a large television studio. Clients will include such other departments as Business Affairs, Creative, Development, Production, Production Finance, Casting and Casting Administration, Contract Administration, Marketing, and Brand Management.
Experience in the following areas is essential: live action, scripted television production; distribution and acquisition agreements; copyright; trademark; defamation; and rights of publicity and privacy.

CROSS-TEAM COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIP:

Work closely with the Litigation Department and outside counsel on litigation matters relating to all aspects of the *** Signature business, including distribution, production, labor and clearances.
Work closely with the corporate Intellectual Property group in connection with intellectual property issues, including anti-piracy, clearance, privacy/defamation, copyright, trademark and music issues.
Coordinate with the corporate Tax Department on tax issues for *** Signature, working often in this regard with Production Finance and Business Affairs.
Partner effectively and work closely with Labor Relations, Business Affairs and Production on high-level and strategic labor issues that confront *** Signature.

Basic Qualifications:

Work Experience:

Qualified candidate will have a JD degree and a minimum of 4 years' experience, preferably in Legal Affairs in the television or streaming industry. Intellectual property, corporate transaction and/or litigation experience at a major law firm or studio will also be considered.
Demonstrated success in earning the trust of legal and business executives to handle complex and sensitive issues.
Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze complex issues and devise solutions and strategies.
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and writing skills; as well as ability to problem solve in an efficient, business-friendly, creative manner.
Basic knowledge of AFTRA/SAG, DGA and WGA rules for live action content.
A collegial and collaborative lawyer with a commitment to a positive working environment within the legal organization.

Skills & Abilities:

Exceptional drafting, analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently, executing multiple high priority projects with keen attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment and discretion.
Excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills, including a healthy sense of humor and the ability to build professional, interdepartmental relationships at multiple levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Television studio or production company experience preferred.
Experience as a lawyer within a law firm.

Required Education

Law Degree
Bar Membership (California is preferred)

About *** Television:

*** Television (WDT) redefines the future of *** and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, WDT offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of *** , one of the world's most admired vertically integrated *** enterprises, WDT includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** , which is part of a business segment we call *** Television .
*** is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

12/14

Counsel

Seoul, Korea, Republic of Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location or willing to work as a local.

*** is the world's leading internet entertainment ser *** with over 195 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. With this international expansion and a move into Korean originals, it's a great time to join *** .

The Opportunity

Our growing global Music Business & Legal Affairs Group is looking for a new member to join the team: a Counsel, Music who shares our passion for music, the entertainment industry and great content. Someone who seeks out and thrives in an environment where freedom and responsibility are a tenet, and passion, innovation and curiosity are mandates. A stunning and selfless colleague for whom no task is too small or insurmountable. If you loved the series and the music in Love Alarm, Extracurricular, Sweet Home or even Stranger Things, this could be the job for you.

The Music Business & Legal Affairs Group is an international group with members in *** offices around the globe and is responsible for all of *** 's global music business affairs, legal affairs and strategy, from the production and licensing of original content through to the distribution of the *** ser *** globally. This role will be a part of the Music Business & Legal Affairs Group and will be based in our Seoul office. The role will directly report to the Manager/Head of Music Business Affairs, Korea while also reporting on a dotted line basis to the Director, Business & Legal Affairs, Content Acquisition - Korea.

This unique and exciting role will focus on providing music business, legal and strategy support for the production and licensing of *** Originals. The role will have broad responsibility and unique insight into multiple aspects of our business and the opportunity to work with a wide number of internal and external partners.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all music business & legal affairs - all music clearance and music licensing matters during production.
Support our production partners in their negotiation of music deals (eg, composer, artist and songwriter deals, music director and music producer deals, music clearances and music licensing deals, worldwide public domain assessments, record company and music publishing waivers).
Hand certain music deals in-house (eg, negotiating commercial terms and structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements with composers, songwriters, artists, performers, producers, record companies and music publishers, and clearing music and negotiating music license contracts).
Provide music business & legal support and guidance to internal teams, including negotiating and drafting music terms in production services agreements, content licenses and other rights acquisition deals.
Provide guidance around the creation and delivery of cue sheets, song credits.
Provide music guidance and creative suggestions to other teams such as the Content Business Affairs/Legal Affairs team, Production teams and Creative teams.
Lead and present music presentations and educational music sessions to internal teams and external production partners.
Support ancillary exploitations of music rights such as soundtrack albums.
Handle any music situation or issue that may be encountered on a production and calmly navigate those situations to arrive at the best solution for the production and for *** .
Have a deep understanding of the music industry and the dynamics among recording artists, songwriters, record companies, music publishers, music producers, music directors and CMOs such as ****A.
Evaluate risk with imperfect information and have the confidence to make quick decisions.

Qualifications:

A law degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney and registration in good standing as a lawyer in at least one jurisdiction is highly preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of music production experience for anime, series, film or documentaries, including direct, hands-on experience in structuring, negotiating and drafting composer, performer and featured artist agreements, master use and synchronization license agreements, music director and music producer agreements, songwriter agreements, record company and music publishing waivers and soundtrack album agreements.
In-depth knowledge of music copyright and the series/film production process - from development, budgeting, pre-production, production and post production to music clearance/licensing to composer engagement/recording through to delivery, cue sheets, marketing and launch.
Practical knowledge of the music and entertainment industries in Korea, including the role of CMOs such as ****A, and active relationships with music agents, lawyers, managers, music publishers and record companies.
Experience providing in-house support in an anime, television, documentary or film production company and/or network is highly preferred.
Exceptional drafting and project management skills
Highly-collaborative and flexible with the ability to respond positively to change and new ideas.
Demonstrated curiosity about how different backgrounds and cultures affect us at work, and a commitment to acknowledge and work past implicit biases that we all have.
Unparalleled organizational skills and an unwavering attention to detail.
Strong analytical capabilities and judgment, even when the rules are unclear and the issues are of first impression.
Resourceful and able to pivot quickly, think practically and be solution-oriented.
Tech-savvy, with a strong sense of how cloud-based document and database systems are used in a modern business environment
Fluency (written and spoken) in English and Korean languages

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/12

Counsel

Los Angeles, CA Details

Full Time

THE OPPORTUNITY

With over 200 Million subscribers enjoying great content in over 190 countries, it's an exciting time to work at *** . *** provides content to virtually all countries around the globe and we are excited to bring even more of our Originals programming to our viewers everywhere.

*** seeks an experienced, film-focused attorney with excellent deal-making and drafting skills to join *** 's Original Studio Film initiative. The candidate will be an important member of the Business & Legal Affairs team, primarily responsible for negotiating and drafting above-the-line talent development and production agreements. The candidate will also oversee production and solve issues that arise throughout the life cycle of a project.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have at least 7+ years of relevant business and legal affairs experience in film working for a production company, studio or law firm.

In addition, the candidate will possess the following:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally, think practically and be solution-oriented.
Strong industry relationships and in-depth negotiation and drafting experience.
Willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.
Commitment to embrace and advocate for inclusion.
J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

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