Counsel, Film & Television in CA by Skybound Entertainment

We are looking to bring on a talented attorney in the role of Counsel, who will be instrumental in film and television business and legal affairs and managing the wide variety of day-to-day entertainment and commercial agreements for the company’s film & television division. This will be a critical member of the deal-making team and will work alongside the Managing Partner, Linear Entertainment, President of Television and Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer. This role is for someone who is excited to take on big challenges and find creative solutions.

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Reports: This position will report directly to the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer and will be integral in supporting all Business & Legal Affairs matters for the company’s Film & Television division.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Being the initial point of contact for certain client matters as designated by the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer.
Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing complex entertainment transactions in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of television, film, podcast and longform audio development and production agreements such as: option purchase agreements, writer agreements, producer agreements, production services agreements, co-pro agreements, above-the-line talent agreements and other related agreements.
Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing complex and often first-of-kind commercial contracts relating to podcasts, longform audio and digital content.
Evaluating rights issues, confirming chain of title, and handling clearance matters and guild issues.
Serving as day-to-day legal liaison to implement and administer standard operating procedures for the business and legal affairs function for the company, including routinely advising and consulting with company executives and outside counsel.
Manage outside counsel on specialized matters.
Handling other matters as needed at the direction of the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer.

Basic Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state bar with all admissions being in good standing is required. California bar preferred.
5+ years of transactional legal experience (with a combination of experience from a big law firm and entertainment experience at a studio, production company, or an entertainment and media law firm).
Strong, independent drafting, negotiating, writing as well as the ability to problem solve in a business-friendly, creative manner with little oversight.
Must be organized, detail oriented with sound judgment, superior interpersonal skills and interact well with all levels of personnel.
High proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet software.

Desired Skills

Strong communication skills both written and oral.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with colleagues and senior management.
Extremely organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage confidential, high priority projects.
Ability to multi-task.
Strong collaborator who can partner with colleagues on projects, where needed.
Flexibility (things move fast here).
Sense of humor (because life is too short).

Nice to Have:
Exposure to or experience with publishing, merchandise, interactive entertainment, or promotional agreements.

Eligibility requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV to be considered.

Location:
Primarily remote with periodic meeting in our Los Angeles office.

Compensation:
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $130,000 -$200,000. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. This position is eligible for benefits, discretionary bonus and, depending on level of experience, possible participation in Skybound’s equity incentive plan.

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
 Skybound Entertainment
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