VP, Business and Legal Affairs, Scripted TV, International
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc
Beverly Hills, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/31/2022 12:08:00 PM PST
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. ("MGM") is seeking an experienced senior attorney to join the Scripted Television Business and Legal Affairs team. The successful candidate will support development and production for MGM's international scripted television programming and initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Structure, negotiate and draft a high volume of scripted development and production agreements, including license agreements, executive producer agreements, writer agreements, director agreements, rights agreements, and talent/test option agreements
• Analyze deal opportunities and formulate business strategies with respect to various scripted television development and production matters, with an emphasis on international co-productions
• Oversee production legal for various international productions, working with a broad range of in-house personnel (e.g., creative, production, etc.)
• Develop and suggest policies and parameters in connection with various business practices
• Advise senior management in connection with deal strategies and complex business and legal matters
• Maintain relationships with key agencies, managers, and attorneys in the entertainment community
Basic Qualifications:
• 7 years' prior experience at an entertainment law firm and/or major media entertainment company with substantial experience in scripted television development and production
• Solid working knowledge of guild and union issues and various entertainment industry customs and practices
• Admission to the California State Bar
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previously established relationships with key agencies, managers, and attorneys in the entertainment community
• In-depth knowledge of negotiating and documenting entertainment scripted transactions with an ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
• Must be detailed oriented and have excellent negotiation, drafting, organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and communications skills
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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