A24 is currently seeking an attorney to join our Legal & Business 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.
