A24 · 5 days ago
Counsel, TV Business & Legal Affairs
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expA24 is an acclaimed global entertainment company known for producing and distributing films and television series. They are seeking a dynamic lawyer to support their growing UK TV slate by structuring and negotiating various TV development and production deals, while managing legal issues related to production.
Media and EntertainmentTV Production
Responsibilities
Structure, negotiate, and paper a high volume of TV development and production deals, including license agreements, producer agreements, writer agreements, director agreements, rights agreements and talent agreements
Oversee and manage various aspects of scripted productions, working with a broad range of in-house personnel (e.g., creative, production, finance, etc.) and external counsel
Advise on production-related legal issues including chain of title, underlying rights, music, clearance, defamation, insurance and delivery requirements. Support production teams with day-to-day legal questions during active production, balancing speed, risk and creative needs
Serve as a business liaison with talent agents, lawyers, broadcasters, and other key collaborators
Advise colleagues on deal strategies and a broad range of complex legal issues
Partner with business and legal executives to design and implement best practices
Qualification
Required
6+ years of transactional experience working in a television business / legal affairs department and/or entertainment law firm
Law Degree/Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
Substantive working knowledge of UK television industry customs, practices and agreements, contract law and intellectual property rights
Familiarity with production clearance issues and ability to advise with respect to copyright and trademark matters
Solid expertise with respect to guild and union agreements, contracts, and intellectual property law
Comfort managing and developing other team members over time
Strong attention to detail, project management, time management, long-term planning skills and creative problem-solving abilities
Excellent writing and presentation skills, including clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, negotiating skills, strong drafting abilities and a can-do, no job is too small, team attitude
Professional individual who can build strong relationships, both internally and externally, and is able to comfortably interact with all levels of employees
Ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities, pivot quickly, think practically and be solution-oriented
Humble, diligent and resourceful
Company
A24
A24 is an American independent entertainment company that specializes in film distribution, and film and television production.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
Thrive CapitalEldridge Industries
2024-06-26Private Equity· $75M
2023-01-01Private Equity
2022-03-09Private Equity· $225M
Leadership Team
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Matthew Bires
Co-Founder & COO
JB Lockhart
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
The Hollywood Reporter
2026-01-16
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