OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Studios ContentThe Studios Content group encompasses a collection of world-class entertainment studios that produce high-quality cinematic storytelling for both theatrical and streaming release.
It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of popular stage shows on Broadway and around the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Walt Disney Studios seeks Manager, Legal Affairs to join the Legal Production team to handle day-to-day production matters, drafting, reviewing and negotiating below-the-line production agreements; and providing assistance to the legal affairs team with other special projects as may be necessary from time to time.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review and negotiate below-the-line production and third party agreements, including location agreements, office space rentals, leases, equipment rentals, manufacture agreements, vendor agreements, aviation and drone rentals, watercraft agreements, prop rentals, credit applications, etc.
Work with producers and production personnel regarding day-to-day legal and production issues
Work with various internal departments including Finance, Labor Relations, Physical Production, and Risk Management to maintain alignment and facilitate communication
Compare and proofread agreements and related materials
Handle execution and distribution of approved agreements
Respond to legal inquiries; raise and escalate legal issues as necessary
Maintain library of below-the-line production agreements
Track and prepare reports relating to status of production agreements
Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of three years of previous experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts at an entertainment company, law firm and/or a strong motion picture production coordinator or supervisor background
Self-motivated and disciplined, with ability to multi-task under pressure, prioritize and manage a heavy workload in fast-paced environment
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and devise solutions independently
Team player with a positive attitude
Highly organized, efficient, adaptable, extremely accurate and detailed oriented
Strong communications skills
Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.