Counsel, International TV Business & Legal Affairs

Job Description

Role: Counsel , International Telev i sion B usiness & Legal Affairs

Reports to: SVP, Associate General 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
• Structure, negotiate, document and manage transactions in connection with television development and production, including agreements to engage above-the-line talent (writers, producers, directors and actors) and to acquire underlying rights.
• Implement and administer standard operating procedures for the company's television development and production business.
• Maintain budgetary oversight of productions, in partnership with production and finance executives to ensure that the creative vision for productions is accomplished within appropriate financial and business guidelines.
• Routinely advise and consult with company executives regarding business and legal issues pertaining to the company's television projects.

REQUIREMENTS
• JD degree.
• Member of the California bar or qualified in-house counsel registration required.
• 5+ years prior business and legal affairs experience with a major media entertainment company and/or entertainment law firm with substantial experience in scripted content development and production.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills for all manner of contracts related to scripted television development and production.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to execute independently toward multiple, high-priority projects.
• Familiarity with production clearance issues and ability to handle copyright and trademark matters.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj8p0w-3-141-198-146-42 in your application.