VP, Business and Legal Affairs
NBC Universal
Universal City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/2/2021 4:13:00 PM PST
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Responsibilities
Role Summary:
The Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs will be responsible for negotiating above-the-line deals for motion pictures developed and/or produced by Focus Features.
Responsibilities:
• Negotiate deals for the development and production of motion pictures including deals for book and screenplay option/purchases, remake rights, life story rights, writers, directors, producers, actors, co-financing and inter-studio quitclaims
• Oversee the drafting by attorneys of agreements documenting such deals and also draft certain agreements
• Oversee our production attorneys as well as clearance matters
• Advise all key company departments involved in the development, production and distribution of our films
• Analyze and review rights and chain of title
• Maintain relationships with attorneys, agents, agency business affairs and other talent representatives
• Handle day-to-day business affairs issues within areas of responsibility
• Interface and coordinate with the following departments: production (creative), physical production, marketing, publicity, tax, strategic planning, insurance, finance, labor relations, corporate legal and music, as well as with producers and casting directors
Qualifications
/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active member of the California State Bar or other U.S. state bar (with willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel)
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Background in copyright law and intellectual property matters
• Knowledge of SAG, DGA and WGA rules
Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics:
• Proven, in depth knowledge and experience in drafting and negotiating motion picture development and production agreements is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact with a range of personalities and styles and can establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of problem-solving within the film industry
• Excellent negotiating skills and a strong strategist who can present, develop and guide negotiations through to closure
• Superior influencing skills and will be able to gain the respect of, and build a rapport with, multiple constituencies, internally and externally
• The qualities of a self-motivated, proactive executive capable of working as a member of a team as well as independently in a fast-paced environment