Netflix · 10 hours ago
Senior Manager/Principal Counsel, Business Affairs & Legal Affairs - Original Series (Drama)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$325K/yr - $580K/yr
10+ years expNetflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with a focus on providing a wide variety of TV series, films, and games. They are seeking a Senior Manager/Principal Counsel to join their Business and Legal Affairs team for Original Series, Drama, responsible for negotiating and drafting key agreements and overseeing legal affairs throughout the production lifecycle.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTVVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft rights, writer, showrunner, producer, director, actor, overall/first look, and other above-the-line talent agreements with a keen understanding of industry standards and deal contexts
Oversee business and legal affairs for series projects throughout all stages from script development through post-production and exhibition on Netflix’s global streaming service from a legal and, eventually, a business standpoint, with the ability to navigate through complex matters that arise during the production lifecycle
Support and work closely with internal partners and stakeholders such as Creative, Production, and Labor executives
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external parties; and
Serve as a strategic partner to help manage the voluminous drama slate
Qualification
Required
Understanding of and familiarity with the scripted series production process, and especially the business and legal affairs of series production
Exceptional critical thinking skills marked by an ability to analyze business needs and drive strategic results in the deal-making process, with a solutions-oriented mindset
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to cultivate internal and external relationships
Willingness to innovate and engage in creative problem-solving
Ability to work independently and adaptability to pivot as necessary, especially in the wake of change
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, possessing the confidence to counsel business partners in making decisions that have legal & business impacts
Excellent project and time management skills
Curiosity and openness to learn and apply learnings to evolve
Tech-savvy individual with proficiency in Google Suite and cloud-based document and database systems
Ability to flourish in our unique company culture, reflecting our values and leadership expectations
BA/BS, JD, and bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
At least 10 years of experience in scripted television business and legal affairs, with direct experience negotiating and drafting development and production agreements for scripted series
A firm grasp of all aspects of the development, production, and distribution of scripted television and robust industry knowledge
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
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$63.91BKey Investors
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