Production Attorney - Unscripted Television

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Production Attorney - Unscripted Television
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:
This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of unscripted series, supporting the company's needs from development through post-production.

Key Responsibilities:
· Review and negotiate above-the-line agreements including talent, host, and producer deals.
· Review and negotiate releases for various unscripted productions including appearance releases, location releases, and materials releases.
· Draft and negotiate development/shopping agreements.
· Review and negotiate music licenses and agreements.
· Review rough and final cuts of episodes to identify and advise on clearance issues, such as copyright, defamation, privacy, and other legal concerns.
· Collaborate with production, creative, and business and legal affairs teams to provide practical legal guidance throughout the production process.
· Track and maintain records of all negotiated and executed agreements to support legal operations.

Qualifications:
· J.D. from an accredited law school; member in good standing of the California state bar.
· 3-5 years of in-house entertainment law experience or at a law firm working in unscripted, or a combination of both,
· An interest in or familiarity with the legal and business landscape of unscripted television, including issues related to talent, rights, and clearances.
· Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
· Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment and a self-starter who does not need a lot of handholding.