TV Legal & Business Affairs Attorney
A24
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Initial Responsibilities
• Structure, draft and negotiate a high volume of above-the-line TV development and production deals, including deals for showrunning EPs, non-writing EPs, rights options and acquisitions, pilot directors, on-screen talent, etc.
• Oversee and manage various aspects of scripted TV productions, working with a broad range of in-house personnel (e.g., creative, production, finance, etc.) and external production counsel
• Oversee junior counsel in connection with the drafting and negotiation of short form paperwork for auspices attached in development
• Negotiate longform license and co-production agreements with network partners
• Serve as a business liaison with talent agencies, attorneys, network execs, and other key collaborators
• Advise internal executives in connection with deal strategies and a broad range of complex legal issues
• Partner with business and legal executives to design and implement best practices
Qualifications
• 5 years of transactional experience working in a television business / legal affairs department and/or entertainment law firm
• J.D. with membership in good standing in NY and/or California bar
• Strong substantive working knowledge of television development and production dealmaking, industry customs, practices and agreements, contract law and intellectual property rights
• Solid expertise with respect to guild and union agreements, contracts, and intellectual property law
• Strong attention to detail, project management, time management, long-term planning skills and creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, including clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, negotiating skills, strong drafting abilities and a can-do, no job is too small, team attitude
• Professional individual who can build strong relationships, both internally and externally, and is able to comfortably interact with all levels of employees
• Ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities, pivot quickly, think practically and be solution-oriented
• Humble, diligent and resourceful
Salary/Benefits
$200,000 - $230,000 /year USD
Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training.
Benefits
• 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, known for producing and distributing 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 Moonlight, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Uncut Gems, and television successes such as Euphoria, Beef, and Ramy. A24 has developed a passionate fanbase and expanded into ventures like Half Magic and the Cherry Lane Theater.
