5+ years of transactional experience in television business/legal affairs or entertainment law firm
J.D. with active membership in NY and/or California bar
Strong knowledge of TV development, production dealmaking, and contract law
Expertise in guild and union agreements and intellectual property law
Excellent project management and creative problem-solving skills
Strong writing, negotiation, and communication abilities
Ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization
Capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly
Responsibilities
Structure, draft, and negotiate a high volume of TV development and production deals
Oversee and manage aspects of scripted TV productions with in-house and external teams
Supervise junior counsel in drafting and negotiating short form paperwork
Negotiate longform license and co-production agreements with networks
Act as a business liaison with talent agencies, attorneys, and network executives
Advise internal executives on deal strategies and complex legal issues
Collaborate with business and legal executives to implement best practices
Benefits
Annual performance bonus including cash and equity components
Competitive healthcare benefits
Other employee benefits
Full Job Description
A24 is currently seeking an attorney to join our Business & Legal Affairs team to support our growing scripted TV businesses. We are looking for an entrepreneurial problem-solver with dealmaking experience across TV development and production.
Initial Responsibilities
Structure, draft and negotiate a high volume of above-the-line TV development and production deals, including deals for showrunning EPs, non-writing EPs, rights options and acquisitions, pilot directors, on-screen talent, etc.
Oversee and manage various aspects of scripted TV productions, working with a broad range of in-house personnel (e.g., creative, production, finance, etc.) and external production counsel
Oversee junior counsel in connection with the drafting and negotiation of short form paperwork for auspices attached in development
Negotiate longform license and co-production agreements with network partners
Serve as a business liaison with talent agencies, attorneys, network execs, and other key collaborators
Advise internal executives in connection with deal strategies and a broad range of complex legal issues
Partner with business and legal executives to design and implement best practices
Qualifications
5+ years of transactional experience working in a television business / legal affairs department and/or entertainment law firm
J.D. with membership in good standing in NY and/or California bar
Strong substantive working knowledge of television development and production dealmaking, industry customs, practices and agreements, contract law and intellectual property rights
Solid expertise with respect to guild and union agreements, contracts, and intellectual property law
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
Our target salary range for this role is between $200,000 to $230,000. We do not use formal job titles internally and similarly named positions may have different compensation levels. Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components, competitive healthcare, as well as other employee benefits.
About A24
A24 is an American independent entertainment company founded on August 20, 2012, by Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges. It specializes in film and television production, as well as film distribution. A24 has produced several critically acclaimed films, including Moonlight, Lady Bird, The Florida Project, and Uncut Gems. The company has also won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture for Moonlight in 2017. A24 has a reputation for producing and distributing unique and unconventional films that often explore complex themes and issues.
