Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs/ip - Dach

Netflix

Berlin, Germany
Onsite
Intellectual property law expertise
Production clearance experience
German media and entertainment industry knowledge
Netflix is a leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide, offering diverse content across genres and languages

Job Summary

  • Netflix is a leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide, offering diverse content across genres and languages.
  • The role involves supporting original German-language scripted series, non-fiction, and film content by managing IP risks, conducting chain-of-title research, and negotiating production agreements.
  • The position is based in Berlin and requires collaboration with creative, business, and legal teams to develop and produce local content for Netflix’s global streaming platform.

Matching Summary

Netflix is a leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide, offering diverse content across genres and languages.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Intellectual property law expertise
  • Production clearance experience
  • German media and entertainment industry knowledge
  • Fluency in German and English
  • IP risk management in content
  • Contract negotiation and structuring

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic and analytical judgment
  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Adaptable communication style
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Curiosity to tackle diverse legal matters

Key Requirements

  • Admitted to practice law in Germany
  • Broad media/entertainment legal experience in Germany
  • In-depth knowledge of German IP, media, and personality rights law
  • Fluency in English and native German
  • Experience with German Film/TV production legal issues
  • Proven ability to manage IP disputes and copyright transactions

Work Rights

Must be admitted to practice law in Germany

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