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Paramount · 1 day ago

Sr Counsel

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company focused on creating premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The Senior Counsel position will be an integral part of the Corporate Legal team, advising on transactions related to film acquisitions, co-financings, and bankruptcy-related matters.

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Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate film acquisition, co-financing and/or distribution agreements with other studios, financiers, streamers and business partners

Work closely with senior management, strategic planning/business development, business affairs, motion picture legal, finance and other teams on a wide range of projects and deals

Advise on a broad range of business and legal affairs matters

Oversight of bankruptcy-related issues

Manage outside legal advisors on transactional and bankruptcy matters

Provide support for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence review, review of merger, stock sale and asset purchase agreements or joint venture agreements (including governance) that involve the Paramount Skydance studios business

Qualification

Film acquisition agreementsBankruptcy lawDrafting skillsNegotiating skillsTransaction structuringClient relationsFinancial statements/modelsAnalytical skillsPractical thinkingSound judgmentInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsSelf-starterCollaborative workIndependent workTime management

Required

5+ years of relevant experience, preferably at both a major law firm and/or in the entertainment industry

Admitted to the California Bar or able to qualify as Registered In-House Counsel

Exceptional negotiating, drafting, transaction structuring and analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication and client relations skills

Preferred

Self-starter who can manage and successfully complete deals, in some cases with minimal supervision

Must be able to craft innovative, business-oriented solutions and assist in executing them

Willingness to tackle matters of first impression and outside of areas of expertise

Ability to work collaboratively (including across various departments), think practically, and use sound judgment

Ability to distill complex issues and provide succinct, practical advice

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with bankruptcy law

Familiarity with including financial statements/models and film accounting

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance coverage

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance program

PTO

Company

Paramount

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Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.

Founded in 1914

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees