A24 · 1 day ago
Counsel, Corporate Affairs
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expA24 is an acclaimed global entertainment company known for producing and distributing films and television series. They are seeking an attorney to join their Legal and Business Affairs team to provide practical legal advice and support to various business groups, focusing on corporate transactions and intellectual property matters.
Media and EntertainmentTV Production
Responsibilities
Provide practical, day-to-day business and legal advice to internal teams across the company on a broad array of legal matters, including litigation, regulatory matters, intellectual property law, and corporate law
Structure, draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, such as vendor agreements, consulting agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, in support of A24’s finance, operations, HR, marketing, distribution, home entertainment, and exhibition teams
Partner closely with cross-functional teams—including marketing, distribution, and creative departments—to provide practical legal guidance during the ideation and execution of innovative campaigns and initiatives supporting audience engagement, brand development and the distribution of audio-visual content
Manage all legal aspects of the company’s corporate transactions, including diligencing new business opportunities, investments and M&A
Manage or actively participate in internal initiatives and committees relating to intellectual property, technology and AI
Help develop and streamline legal processes and templates to support A24’s fast-paced environment
Establish and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships with regular, effective and timely communications concerning deal negotiation and business strategy
Qualification
Required
J.D. Degree; Member in good standing of New York or California bar
6+ years of transactional experience (with at least 2 years in the corporate/transactional department of a major US law firm and 2 years working in-house at an entertainment, media or technology company)
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements with minimal supervision
Outstanding written and oral communication skills across a wide range of seniority levels and styles in a fast-paced environment (including the ability to explain legal concepts to internal and external partners)
Business-minded, collaborative, adaptable, and proactive approach
Sound judgment, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
Ability to pick up new concepts quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment
Knowledge of intellectual property as it relates to entertainment
Humble, diligent, resourceful
Benefits
Annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components
Competitive healthcare
Other employee benefits
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 CapitalNeuberger Berman,StripesEldridge 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
2026-01-22
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