Counsel, Film Marketing & Creative Partnerships
Universal Pictures
Universal City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 2/2/2022 2:31:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
Role
The Marketing & Creative Partnerships legal group is looking for a lawyer to work with the marketing and publicity teams at Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation Film and Television and Focus Features. The Marketing & Creative Partnerships legal group is part of the larger Advertising & Marketing legal group, which supports the film and television entertainment marketing and advertising teams across NBCUniversal's entertainment properties. The position will be based out of the company's Universal City, CA office.
Responsibilities:
• Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements related to the advertising, marketing, promotion, publicity and exploitation of films, television shows, short form content and related IP, including master and vendor services agreements, licensing agreements; sponsorship, product placement, promotion and brand integration agreements; commercial tie-ins; book tie-ins; and charitable partnerships, as well as production agreements and other agreements related to the production, development and exploitation of creative content.
• Handling all aspects of in-person and virtual experiential live events, screenings, premieres and award shows, including venue, health and safety, security, accommodation. transportation, food and beverage and related agreements.
• Conducting rights review and analysis of distribution, acquisition and talent agreements.
• Reviewing creative materials and advising on clearance and rights issues and and preparing necessary materials releases.
• Providing advice on legal compliance and drafting terms and conditions, official rules and release forms for competitions, contests, and sweepstakes.
• Advising and providing training on compliance with MPAA, FTC, NAD, COPPA and CARU guidelines, cases and decisions.
• In consultation with Labor & Employment team, advising on SAG/AFTRA and SAG Commercials Contract issues related to advertising, marketing and exploitation.
• Identifying and partnering with the Privacy legal team on privacy related issues that arise from promotions, marketing games, email and mobile campaigns.
• Developing and updating forms, templates, one sheets and training materials. Helping to draft and advise on companywide policies for social media, branded and custom content integrations, engagement of influencers and native advertising.
Qualifications
/Requirements
Qualifications
• Law Degree.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member of the California State Bar, or willingness and qualification to be Registered in-house Counsel.
• 3 years law firm experience or in-house legal department with marketing, entertainment or commercial transactions experience.
Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics
• Strong writing and drafting skills.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in interacting and communicating effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to analyze risk and exercise sound judgment in order to provide practical, timely legal advice to members of business and legal team at all levels.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently, multi-task successfully and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.