Legal & Business Affairs Jobs

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Description

Business & Legal Affairs jobs encompass various roles in the entertainment industry that deal with contracts, negotiations, intellectual property, and compliance, ensuring that projects run smoothly and within legal boundaries.

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Background

Are you passionate about the entertainment industry and have a degree in law and a love for negotiation? If so, Business & Legal Affairs careers might be the perfect fit for you. These professionals work behind the scenes to support the creative and financial aspects of TV shows, movies, and other entertainment projects.

Legal professionals in this field often begin as paralegals, legal assistants, or contract administrators, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the industry while supporting attorneys and executives in the negotiation process.

Business & Legal Affairs roles include positions like entertainment attorneys, contract negotiators, rights and clearances specialists, and intellectual property experts. Additionally, some professionals focus on specific areas like talent agreements, distribution deals, music licensing, or production financing.

What types of tasks do Business & Legal Affairs professionals do?

Review and draft contracts
Negotiate deals and agreements
Ensure compliance with industry regulations
Protect intellectual property rights
Handle dispute resolution
Advise on legal and business matters
Liaise with production teams
Coordinate with external legal counsel
Secure rights and clearances
Manage talent relations

What are the Typical Jobs in Business & Legal Affairs?

Entertainment Attorney
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Contract Administrator
Rights and Clearances Specialist
Intellectual Property Counsel
Business Affairs Executive
Music Licensing Specialist
Distribution Analyst
Labor Relations Specialist
Risk Management Coordinator
Compliance Officer

Job Title	Company	Location	Date	Type	Description
Business Affairs Assistant	United Talent Agency	Los Angeles, CA	2 days ago	Full Time Job	United Talent Agency is seeking a Business Affairs Assistant to provide administrative and contract administration support to executives within the Film Business Affairs department.	Member
Data Privacy Counsel, Office Of The Chief Legal Officer	CAA	Nashville, TN	2 days ago	Full Time Job	CAA is seeking a Data Privacy Counsel to lead the implementation of companywide AI programs and manage global data privacy policies and compliance across the organization's entertainment and sports operations.	Member
Manager, Compliance Operations	NBCUniversal	Remote / Virtual	2 days ago	Full Time Job	NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager of Compliance Operations to develop strategy and operationalize data compliance requirements and governance controls across business and technology teams.	Member
Finance Program Manager - M&a	Netflix	Remote / Virtual	2 days ago	Full Time Job	Netflix is looking for an experienced Finance M&A integration professional to drive the end-to-end finance integration journey from confirmatory due diligence through integration strategy, planning, and execution.	Member

Sr Director, Programming Business Affairs	ESPN	Bristol, CT	2 days ago	Full Time Job	ESPN is seeking a Senior Director, Programming Business Affairs to oversee sports rights acquisition, content licensing, and contract administration while leading negotiations for key sports properties across multiple distribution platforms.	Member
Coordinator, Business & Legal Affairs	Warner Music Group	Remote / Virtual	2 days ago	Full Time Job	Warner Music Group is seeking a Coordinator to provide high-level administrative support to Business and Legal Affairs executives while facilitating contract execution and managing departmental finances for the Rhino Entertainment division.	Member
Content Protection Representative	Universal Music Group	Remote / Virtual	2 days ago	Full Time Job	Universal Music Group is seeking a Content Protection Representative to assess and review online uses of digital and physical assets to detect infringement and combat intellectual property theft.	Member
Manager, Global Toys - Hardlines Licensing	Paramount+	Los Angeles, CA	2 days ago	Full Time Job	Paramount+ is looking for a Manager of Global Hardlines Licensing to oversee licensed partnerships, spearhead toy strategies, and manage the day-to-day execution of category business initiatives across the company portfolio.	Member
Senior Design Manager, Toys & Hardlines, Japan	NBCUniversal	Tokyo, Japan	2 days ago	Full Time Job	NBCUniversal is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead product development, approvals, and design strategies for licensed toys and hardlines within the Japanese market.
Business Affairs Lead	Amazon Music	New York, NY	2 days ago	Full Time Job	Amazon Music is looking for a Business Affairs Lead to lead negotiations with record labels and artist management in support of original content video productions and exclusive artist merchandising offerings.
Rights Manager	Warner Bros. Discovery	Stockholm, Sweden	2 days ago	Full Time Job	Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Rights Manager to lead a team in overseeing content rights management, contract administration, and data quality to support stakeholders across the EMEA region.
Manager, Rights Administration	Warner Music Group	Remote / Virtual	3 days ago	Full Time Job	Warner Music Group is looking for a Manager of Rights Administration to research and advise on catalog recording assets while managing third-party royalty inquiries and supporting legal and financial teams.
Administrator - Pacific Northwest	AEG	Seattle, WA	3 days ago	Full Time Job	AEG is looking for a Contract Administrator to review and edit artist, venue, and sponsorship agreements while coordinating wire requests and insurance requirements for live entertainment events.
Counsel	ASCAP	Remote / Virtual	3 days ago	Full Time Job	ASCAP is seeking a Counsel or Senior Counsel to support the Business & Legal Affairs and Membership Departments by drafting and negotiating songwriter and composer agreements while managing complex member transactions and royalty issues.
Administrative Assistant, Compliance	NBCUniversal	Remote / Virtual	3 days ago	Full Time Job	NBCUniversal is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality support to attorneys and compliance professionals by managing calendars, coordinating travel, and processing invoices within a fast-paced legal group.
Sales Manager, Accolades	Hearst Magazines	Remote / Virtual	3 days ago	Full Time Job	Hearst Magazines is looking for a Sales Manager to drive revenue by monetizing logos, award emblems, and accolade-related content through strategic licensing partnerships across their iconic media brands.
Manager, Business Affairs	Amazon Studios	Los Angeles, CA	3 days ago	Full Time Job	Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Manager for the Film Business Affairs team to handle high-volume deal and option tracking, manage development spend approvals, and coordinate talent payments with production and finance teams.
Counsel, Business Affairs	Netflix	Seoul, Republic of Korea	3 days ago	Full Time Job	Netflix is looking for an attorney to manage a wide array of development, licensing, and production matters by structuring, negotiating, and drafting agreements for local content programming.
Senior Category Manager - Indirect Categories	Activision	Remote / Virtual	4 days ago	Full Time Job	Activision is seeking a Senior Category Manager to own global category strategies, complex sourcing initiatives, and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of indirect and technology spend.
Claims Manager - Risk Management	Live Nation	Remote / Virtual	6 days ago	Full Time Job	Live Nation is seeking a Claims Manager to oversee the investigation and resolution of general liability, auto liability, and property damage claims across North America while managing third-party administrators and legal counsel.
Vice President, Business Affairs ( Entertainment Television)	Disney	Los Angeles, CA	6 days ago	Full Time Job	Disney is seeking a Vice President of Business Affairs to lead strategy and negotiate complex deals with digital creators, talent, and production partners for its direct-to-consumer platforms.
Coordinator, Audio Licensing	Universal Music Group	Los Angeles, CA	6 days ago	Full Time Job	Universal Music Group is seeking a Coordinator of Audio Licensing to manage the clearance process of recordings and other owned assets to third parties for sampling while researching agreements and assessing rights.
Sr. Content Acquisition Manager, Music Publishing	Amazon Music	Los Angeles, CA	6 days ago	Full Time Job	Amazon Music is looking for a Sr. Content Acquisition Manager to oversee royalty operations and content licensing strategy while cultivating productive relationships with music rightsholders.
Attorney - ESPN	ESPN	Bristol, CT	6 days ago	Full Time Job	ESPN is seeking an Attorney to structure, negotiate, and draft legal agreements with a focus on production operations, vendor contracts, and intellectual property clearances.
Manager - Sync & Licensing	Sony Music	Mumbai, India	6 days ago	Full Time Job	Sony Music is seeking a commercially driven Sync & Licensing Manager to drive revenue by identifying and negotiating music licensing opportunities across film, television, advertising, and digital platforms.