Lima Films · 2 weeks ago
Entertainment Attorney/Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expLima Films is a forward-thinking entertainment management and production company committed to elevating exceptional creative talent. They are seeking an experienced Entertainment Attorney to represent the company in the marketplace, focusing on pitching, negotiating deal structures, and securing opportunities with various industry stakeholders.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Serve as legal and business representative for Lima Films, its slate, and its creative material in conversations with studios, networks, streamers, and production partners
Actively pitch and present projects for development, acquisition, production, financing, or co-production opportunities
Identify strategic opportunities, emerging buyers, and marketplace openings aligned with Lima Films’ slate
Maintain, cultivate, and expand relationships with key executives, producers, agents, financiers, and other industry stakeholders
Monitor industry trends, buyer mandates, and marketplace shifts to guide slate strategy and positioning
Collaborate with internal creative teams to refine pitch materials, decks, and scripts for market use
Support packaging efforts, talent outreach, and strategic partnerships to advance Lima Films’ projects
Lead or assist in negotiating deal terms—including development, production, rights, financing, and distribution agreements—in coordination with outside counsel or internal teams as needed
Help identify and evaluate new creative material that aligns with Lima Films’ brand and long-term strategy
Qualification
Required
J.D. and active bar membership
5–7+ years of experience in entertainment law, business affairs, content sales, agency representation, or studio/network relations
Proven success pitching projects and securing deals or partnerships within major studios, networks, streamers, or production entities
Ability to navigate and negotiate complex deal structures across development, production, financing, and distribution
Strong understanding of film/TV development pipelines and current buyer strategies
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple active deals and projects in a fast-moving environment
Passion for advocating for creative material and expanding its reach in the marketplace
Benefits
Competitive commission-based structure (DOE)
Opportunities for performance-based bonuses tied to deal closures or partnership success
Company
Lima Films
Lima Films is an independent film production company based in Clearwater, Florida, founded and led by Brazilian filmmaker Gerard Lima.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase