Counsel

Disney Streaming

Burbank, CA, United States
Base: $144,300 to $186,600; bonus/equity: may be p...
Motion picture contracts
Rights acquisition agreements
Talent agreements
The Counsel will serve as a legal adviser and will be expected to provide guidance and direction reflecting sound judgment, vision, and legal knowledge in matters relating to motion picture development and production

Job Summary

  • The Counsel will serve as a legal adviser and will be expected to provide guidance and direction reflecting sound judgment, vision, and legal knowledge in matters relating to motion picture development and production.
  • Provide legal analysis relating to status of rights, copyright, and other chain-of-title review; draft and negotiate rights acquisition agreements for literary rights and other third-party intellectual property.
  • Provide advice and assistance relating to talent agreements and production matters impacting marketing/promotions/publicity; distribution; consumer products, interactive, and other franchise considerations.

Matching Summary

The Counsel will serve as a legal adviser and will be expected to provide guidance and direction reflecting sound judgment, vision, and legal knowledge in matters relating to motion picture development and production.

Salary

Base: $144,300 to $186,600; Bonus/Equity: May be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • motion picture contracts
  • rights acquisition agreements
  • talent agreements
  • production-related agreements
  • script/film clearances
  • production/financing/distribution agreements

Nice-to-have

  • sound judgment and vision
  • positive working environment
  • high degree of confidentiality
  • emerging business and legal trends

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years production legal experience
  • Law degree from accredited law school
  • California State Bar Association membership

Work Rights

Not specified

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