Director of Business & Legal Affairs

Full Time Job
Director of Business and Legal Affairs

Job Description
Blumhouse is looking for a Director of Business & Legal Affairs to join its Film studio. Reporting to the Head of Business Affairs, the Director will handle all aspects of day-to-day feature film business and legal affairs from development to production and delivery.

Responsibilities
• Managing legal matters during the course of development and production and assisting in the development of forms and policies.
• Drafting and negotiating a variety of development and production agreements, including literary acquisition, writer agreements, talent agreements, producer agreements, director agreements, rights agreements, and other development and production-related agreements.
• Provide legal advice on potential risks and issues in a wide range of legal areas, including clearances, intellectual property, labor and employment, immigration, safety, and tax.
• Evaluating underlying rights and chain-of-title issues.
• Maintains awareness and understanding of the latest developments in the law and technology as they relate to the production and distribution of content.

Requirements
• 3-5+ years prior experience working in the entertainment industry as a lawyer in connection with the development and production of filmed entertainment content.
• JD degree and admission to the California State Bar (or willingness and qualification to be registered In-House Counsel)
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a very fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally, think practically, and be solution-oriented.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills mandatory.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Must have a cooperative, positive, team-oriented approach to work.
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
• A flexible mind with a willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.