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Paramount Pictures
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 1/24/2022 3:02:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
JOB SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for a wide array of tasks necessary to support the Paramount Television Legal Affairs department. Assignments include negotiating and drafting talent and production related documents, including artist's certificates, staff writer agreements, location and vendor agreements, producer agreements, etc.
Responsibilities
to include, but not limited to:
• Draft and negotiate various rights acquisition and services contracts for individuals and companies involved in all aspects of writing, producing, directing, etc. for Paramount TV pilots and series
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize time-sensitive production-related agreements, including production services agreements, tax incentive related documents, location agreements, aerial/drone agreements, equipment rental agreements, vehicle/watercraft agreements, catering agreements, lease agreements, parking/holding agreements, props agreements, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, clip licenses, location releases, and VFX agreements for television productions
• Liaise with and advise Paramount executives and personnel in various departments, along with on-set production personnel, on day-to-day production and other legal matters.
• Analyze complicated chain of title matters to ensure underlying rights are clear, anticipate and account for potential chain of title and rights issues, and conduct extensive rights research to determine motion picture content available for television/digital exploitation
• Communicate with the intellectual property and rights team regarding clearance restrictions, copyright issues and other IP matters
• Advise regarding questions that arise under applicable union/guild collective bargaining agreements and standards and practices of television and digital exhibitors
• Communicate and negotiate with talent representation and various outside vendors in an effective, timely, and professional manner
• Collaborate with the finance and risk management team regarding tax incentives, insurance coverage, and compliance matters
• Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel in multiple countries on production legal matters
• Coordinate insurance and safety related matters with Paramount Risk Management and Production Safety
• Create internal status memos advising various departments of any approval rights, credits, and restrictions to ensure compliance with contractual legal obligations.
Qualifications
/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree and JD from an ABA school
• Minimum 4 years motion picture production legal experience at a production company or entertainment law practice (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet research
• Strong drafting, organizational and time management skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to handle multiple, high priority tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
Desired skills:
• Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet software
• Strong oral and written communication skills; professional business demeanor
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter attitude and ability to make independent decisions and offer creative solutions
• Demonstrated good judgment and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues
• Ability to use resources and personality to develop strong client relationships
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines for complete tasks/assignments
• Careful attention to detail and follow-through skills