Job Description
Role: Associate Counsel, Television Business & Legal Affairs
Reports to: Senior Counsel, Endeavor Content
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Company Description: Endeavor Content is a global leader in the production, financing and sales of premium film, television, and audio content. The studio produces TV series such as See and Truth Be Told on Apple TV+ and the upcoming Nine Perfect Strangers for Hulu, Severance for Apple TV+ and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. Endeavor Content also handles distribution for hit series including Killing Eve, Normal People and The Night Manager. Endeavor Content is a division of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports and content company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Negotiation, structuring, drafting and review of underlying rights, writer, executive producer, director, actor, and distribution agreements, including related legal documentation.
• Review, analysis, and advice during production of all projects.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance for the TV team generally in relation to specific deals as the business expands
• Providing advice on underlying rights, copyright and other intellectual property issues, compliance and regulatory matters as required
• Assisting with development and maintenance of templates and industry and legal developments
REQUIREMENTS
• Detailed knowledge of contract and commercial law; understanding of IP (copyright) and competition law useful.
• Admitted to practice law in the applicable jurisdicition
• Media sector experience gained in a media focused practice or in-house, and at a studio, broadcaster, producer or major studio is desirable
• A passion for TV desirable
Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d919jz-54-210-126-232-42 in your application.