Attorney, Business & Legal Affairs

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Attorney, Business & Legal Affairs position requires a talented individual who will handle a variety of business & legal affairs responsibilities in supporting the Global Products and Experiences and Corporate Legal groups.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements related to ancillary exploitations, including those relating to consumer products, video games/interactive ventures and live & location-based entertainment.
• Draft and circulate other legal correspondence (e.g., letters and notices to external parties, etc.) and agreement summaries.
• Conduct legal review of creative materials for ancillary exploitations and the marketing thereof, including advising on clearances, talent obligations, guild considerations, etc.
• Review and summarize rights and talent agreements related to motion pictures and television programs, analyze legal risks, and develop solutions to mitigate potential challenges.
• Coordinate input on a variety of legal, financial, business, and creative matters across various internal departments at the studio.
• Trademark and copyright work, including as it relates to registrations and coordinating internally on enforcements.

Qualifications and Skills

• JD degree and admitted to practice law in the State of California
• 3+ years of legal experience at a motion picture or television company or a major entertainment law firm
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• We are looking for an adaptable, problem solving, creative and critical thinker who embraces new challenges with a positive, enthusiastic outlook.

Nice to Haves

• Curiosity for emerging technologies (e.g., AI, crypto) and willingness to try new things
• Ability to provide thoughtful suggestions for improving team efficiencies
• Good understanding of the entertainment industry and current industry news/events
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)

Additional Requirements

This position requires five (5) days per week in office.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio's bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$95,000 - $100,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qk5496-216-73-216-182-42 in your application.