Counsel / Senior Counsel, Animation
Sony Pictures
Culver City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/21/2019 1:52:00 PM PST
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Counsel/Senior Counsel, Animation
The Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Legal department is seeking an attorney (Senior Counsel) with direct on-point animation experience to support motion picture and television development and production for Sony Pictures Animation (SPA). This position entails the drafting and negotiating of contracts in connection with animated and hybrid motion picture and animated series development, production and distribution, including term and employee agreements, working closely with senior business executives and outside counsel.
Responsibilities
• Draft, oversee and negotiate to signature a wide variety of agreements (under the direction of V.P. – Legal, Animation and in concert with Business Affairs executives) for the development and production of animated and hybrid motion pictures and animated series (e.g., executive producers, directors, writers, voice actors, etc.).
• Provide legal counsel and advice in connection with chain of title documents, analysis of rights and obligations, intellectual property issues, labor and employment concerns, compliance and other matters.
• Develop professional relationships with internal and outside business affairs, creative, and production executives and attorneys to provide general counsel and advice on legal matters.
• Maintain and grow legal knowledge and understanding of the entertainment industry, including staying atop trends and developing/expanding industry contacts.
Qualifications
• JD from accredited law school and member in good standing of the California Bar
• 3+ years relevant legal experience with entertainment law firm or entertainment company
• Knowledge of contract law and legal issues specific to entertainment law, including IP, employment and labor law (knowledge of Local 839, IATSE and SAG Animation agreements a plus)
• Excellent drafting, including drafting novel provisions for complex agreements, negotiating, communication and organization skills
• Ability to draft agreements, work independently, exercise judgment based on experience and work with outside counsel
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios