Vice President, Business Affairs, Paramount Pictures

This is a Full Time Job

This position is responsible for negotiating and structuring complex development, production, distribution, rights acquisition, and other agreements for Paramount Motion Picture Business Affairs.
• Negotiate and structure deals in all phases of development and production and other facets of the motion picture business, including above-the-line talent (actor, writer, director, producer, etc.), first-look, underlying rights option and acquisition, and co-production deals, for live action and animated motion pictures.
• Collaborate and consult with, advise, and guide senior management, producers, and other motion picture departments (including Creative, Production, Marketing, and Legal Affairs).
• Review project budgets, financial projections, and other financial documents.
• Help inform and implement business policies and best practices in the purview of the Business Affairs Department.
• Manage other general motion picture business affairs functions as needed.
• Maintain awareness of recent developments in the law, technology, and industry trends as they relate to the development, production, and distribution of content.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years at a major entertainment law firm, studio motion picture legal affairs or business affairs department, or comparable aggregate experience.
• Film experience is a must.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Must be self-starter and resourceful.
• Ability to work in partnership with other departments and divisions of the company and to contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Deftness in managing and progressing multiple projects and priorities.
• Time management and performance under deadlines and other time pressures.

Additional Qualifications

• JD degree is strongly preferred.
• Assuming you have a JD, must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California (or another state).
• Outstanding academic credentials.