Associate Attorney Position
Full Time Position
Boutique entertainment law firm seeks Associate Attorney for open full-time position as outside counsel to a major SVOD platform. Candidate must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as an attorney for the development of scripted episodic series and/or scripted feature motion pictures. Experience must be post-law school as a practicing attorney (i.e., not including internships or work as a contract administrator).
Candidate must be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Candidate will be expected to draft and negotiate development agreements (e.g., option/purchase agreements, writer agreements, shopping/attachment agreements, etc.), ATL production agreements (directors, writers, executive producers), and review chain of title agreements for productions based in the United States and international territories. Duties will also include drafting, reviewing and processing clearance issues, guild matters, third-party material licenses and other contracts related to motion picture productions. Familiarity with the signatory processes for the DGA, WGA and SAG-AFTRA is preferred, but not required.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active member of the California State Bar
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience, as set forth above.
Salary
Annual salary will be based upon Candidate’s experience level, firm policies and industry standards. Additional benefits will be discussed as needed during the interview process.
Additional Information
We are looking for applicants seeking to grow with a firm focused on the studio side of production legal matters.
The position is not intended for applicants who are looking to work in or eventually transition to the talent representation side of entertainment business.