In-House Legal Counsel
Lucky 8 TV
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 3/12/2018 2:01:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
We are seeking a hardworking and motivated lawyer to serve as In-House Legal Counsel at Lucky 8 TV. This role is responsible for performing day-to-day production and administrative legal work, participating in and contributing to strategic deal discussions, providing risk assessment for production-related matters, advising and communicating with all company and project departments regarding various legal matters.
Responsibilities
• Perform and/or supervise day-to-day legal production work for company projects
• Draft and negotiate development and production agreements (i.e. producer, writer, production services, talent agreements, location releases, etc.)
• Track options, extensions, and other deadlines to ensure timely exercise or expiration in deal-making processes.
• Review, revise, and negotiate various general administrative agreements such as independent contractors, work for hire agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Screen, review and produce legal opinions on in-house production cuts, flagging potential issues to avoid legal ramifications.
• Stay updated on legislative changes to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure.
• Review documents for and assist Human Resources in compliance obligations.
Skills
• Effective negotiator with a strong track record negotiating complex & strategic deals
• Understanding of and interest in production
• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
Qualifications
• Minimum of 2-4 years of legal experience required
• Experience in entertainment preferred
• JD degree
• Admittance to NY State Bar or ability to register with NY State Bar as in-house counsel required