Junior Film Counsel
A24
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
A24 is seeking a driven and dynamic junior counsel to join our film business and legal affairs team. This role will be a key contributor to legal operations across A24’s film slate. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a passion for entertainment law, a high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with a diverse range of industry professionals. This role is based in our office in West Hollywood.
Key Responsibilities:
• Draft and negotiate contracts relating to development, production, and distribution (e.g., rights, writing, producing, directing, and acting agreements, and certificates of engagement).
• Manage operations with outside legal counsel across our film slate (e.g., review engagement letters and scope of work, review drafts of contracts prepared by outside counsel for crew and above-the-line talent, liaise with guild and immigration counsel, etc.).
• Assist with rights clearances and analyses and review of chain-of-title documentation.
• Maintain tracking systems and an archive of contracts, deal memos, and other legal documents/correspondence.
• Research and analyze deal terms and contract precedent to support deal negotiations.
• Develop new streamlined processes and create efficient workflows to support department functions.
Qualifications:
• J.D. with a strong academic record and membership in good standing with the California bar.
• 1-3 years of transactional experience working in a film legal or business affairs department and/or entertainment or big law firm. We will consider entry-level candidates with relevant internship or summer associate experience.
• Strong understanding of contracts, intellectual property law, and the legal framework governing the entertainment industry, as well as a commitment to continuing to expand their knowledge base.
• Proficiency in legal research databases, Microsoft Office suite and emerging technologies, with the ability to learn company-specific software.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with an aptitude for managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Salary/Benefits
$100,000 - $135,000 /year USD
Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components
• Competitive healthcare
Additional Information
A24 is an acclaimed global entertainment company established in New York in 2012, specializing in producing and distributing independent films, television series, documentaries, music, publishing, and consumer products. With a library of over 150 films and 50 TV series, A24 has earned critical and commercial acclaim, including more than 21 Oscars, 20 Golden Globes, and 19 Emmys. The company is renowned for groundbreaking hits like Backrooms, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Moonlight, and Uncut Gems, as well as television successes such as Euphoria, Beef, and Ramy. A24 is committed to supporting filmmakers and bringing diverse voices to the forefront of cinema, while also expanding into ventures like Half Magic and the Cherry Lane Theater.
