VP Legal Affairs
Paramount Pictures
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/22/2022 3:07:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
This position will work on a wide variety of transactions, primarily focusing on film financing, acquisitions, foreign language productions, strategic transactions, M&A, new media opportunities, and other deals involving Paramount motion pictures. The ideal candidate will have experience with the business, legal and financial aspects of the motion picture business and will have a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
Responsibilities
to include:
• Draft and negotiate film co-financing, acquisition and/or distribution agreements and related documentation with other studios, financiers, streamers and business partners. Work on foreign language productions, podcasts, and new business opportunities.
• Advise on existing business relationships, rights issues and other questions of contract interpretation.
• Involvement in M&A, strategic transactions and other commercial deals, including drafting and reviewing agreements, NDAs and related documentation, and coordinating with various internal and external business and legal teams.
• Work closely with senior management, strategic planning/business development, business affairs, motion picture legal, finance and other teams on a wide range of projects and deals.
Basic qualifications:
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, preferably at both a major law firm and in the entertainment industry
• Admitted to the California Bar or able to qualify as Registered In-House Counsel
Desired qualifications:
• Self-starter who can manage and successfully complete deals, in some cases with minimal supervision
• Must be able to craft innovative, business-oriented solutions and assist in executing them
• Willingness to tackle matters of first impression and outside of areas of expertise
• Ability to work collaboratively, think practically, and use sound judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with financial statements and film accounting
• Experience working on international transactions and new media deals (e.g., podcasts, AR/VR/MR)
Eligibility requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States