Netflix · 5 hours ago
Principal Counsel, Legal Affairs, Film
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$325K/yr - $580K/yr
10+ years expNetflix is a leading entertainment company on a mission to entertain the world. They are seeking an experienced attorney to manage legal responsibilities related to the development and production of feature films, collaborating with various internal teams to negotiate and draft necessary agreements.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTVVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft agreements necessary to develop, produce, and/or acquire the company's live action feature films
Collaborate with internal teams—including creative, production, finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders—to address legal and business issues and ensure the successful execution of the film slate
Qualification
Required
At least 10+ years of broad-based development, production and acquisition experience, specifically with respect to feature motion pictures
Deep familiarity with and understanding of related or ancillary documents and issues (e.g., rights, talent and other above-the-line agreements and matters; licensing and acquisition agreements; production services agreements; chain of title review; etc.) required
Prior in-house experience is required (major film studio experience strongly preferred); in particular, film acquisition experience is highly desirable
Clear, concise communication skills
Strong analytical capabilities and judgment, even when the rules are unclear and the issues are of first impression
Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
A strong sense of urgency and the ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities
Ability to pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically and be solution-oriented
J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
Preferred
Major film studio experience strongly preferred
Film acquisition experience is highly desirable
Benefits
Health Plans
Mental Health support
A 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off
Company
Netflix
Netflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$72.11BKey Investors
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2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $67.2B
2024-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2018-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.67M
Leadership Team
Gregory Peters
Co-CEO
Ted Sarandos
Co-CEO
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