Legal and Business Affairs Counsel
Leopard Films
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 8/30/2017 11:10:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Established NYC-based television production company is seeking an attorney to serve as business & legal affairs counsel.
Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day legal and business support to executives and production staff.
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including development, production, co-production, content licenses, on-screen talent, release forms.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and multi-task under pressure.
Build strong relationships with co-workers and US television networks.
Advise productions on release and clearance issues, make critical judgment calls as and when issues arise.
Requirements:
JD from ABA-accredited law school.
Member of the New York bar in good standing
3-5+ years of relevant experience as a lawyer in entertainment law
Working knowledge of TV production and industry, contracts, and intellectual property practices.
Non-legal experience in television production or similar field is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal communications skills, sense of humor, ability to clearly articulate yourself verbally and in writing.