Senior Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

Overview:

Paramount Pictures is seeking a Senior Counsel to support our feature film productions from script to screen. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the action - negotiating and drafting key production agreements, advising on legal matters across departments, and making sure our films are set up for success. You’ll play a key role in keeping our productions running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love the magic of filmmaking, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and join us!

Responsibilities:
• Negotiating, analyzing and drafting a wide variety of below-the-line production related legal agreements for feature length live action and animated motion pictures, including production services agreements, visual effects agreements, location agreements/permits, equipment rental contracts, aircraft and boat charter agreements, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, line/executive producer agreements, and numerous post production and other agreements and documents as needed
• Overseeing and directing outside counsel in multiple countries on production legal matters
• Advise and strategize with Paramount executives and personnel in various departments, along with on-set production personnel, on day-to-day production and other legal matters
• Partner with other lawyers in Paramount’s features legal department to analyze and address day-to-day picture-related issues, including contract rights and obligations, trademark, copyright, labor/guilds, and music clearances
• Manage insurance and safety-related matters with Paramount Risk Management and Production Safety
• Build internal status memos advising various departments of any approval rights, credits, and restrictions to ensure compliance with contractual legal obligations
• Lead a proactive role within the department and provide mentorship and support to more junior members of the team

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree and JD from an ABA school
• 5 years motion picture production legal experience at a production company or entertainment law practice (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet research
• Strong drafting, organizational, and time management skills

Additional Qualifications
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to balance multiple, high-priority tasks
• Excellent attention to detail

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $156,800.00 - 196,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.