Counsel, Legal Affairs Global Marketing

This is a Full Time Job

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount .

Overview and Responsibilities

This attorney position is responsible for providing strategic counsel and legal services in the fast-paced world of Paramount Pictures’ global marketing group as part of the Worldwide Marketing Legal department. Experience in the entertainment industry, particularly in marketing law, would be a plus; however, we are willing to train anyone who is interested in learning this area of expertise and would be a great fit for our team!

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of marketing agreements, including contracts for creative content productions, experiential activations, promotions, partnerships, contests/sweepstakes, interactive and digital vendors, market research and data analytics vendors, media buying, virtual/augmented reality (new technology), co-branded spots, artwork commissions, clip/content licenses, sponsorships, consultants, photographers, venue rentals, location-based entertainment, promotional games, product placement, influencers, and live event production.
• Review assets and provide legal guidance for the Home Entertainment teams, including acquisition and catalog titles.
• Advise on intellectual property and content clearance issues for trailers/spots, print and online advertising, and value-added content.
• Provide counsel on industry-specific marketing issues, including COPPA, FTC, CPSIA, and privacy.
• Provide practical risk assessment and risk reduction solutions for high level marketing executives in the Hollywood office and foreign Paramount offices abroad with respect to live publicity events, sweepstakes, contests, promotions, and content production.
• Supervise paralegals working on the same titles.
• Establish and maintain business relationships with marketing teams in multiple territories and divisions.
• Partner with Paramount attorneys in the UK and France on film-specific matters.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues across other Paramount Global divisions and departments.
• Assist with ad-hoc legal, contract and rights research projects.
• Instruct and manage outside counsel (including in foreign territories) as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials including JD degree from an accredited law school.
• 3 years of equivalent experience practicing law at a law firm or inhouse at a guild or entertainment company.
• Member of the California State Bar or able to qualify as Registered In-House Counsel.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in intellectual property, film/television production, and/or marketing law a plus.
• Familiarity with union/guild, MPAA and AMP