Manager, Business Affairs - Japan

Netflix

Tokyo, Japan
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
5+ years drafting licensing agreements
Fluency in japanese and english
Experience with production clearance strategies
Netflix is seeking a Manager for Business Affairs in Tokyo, Japan, to handle legal agreements and support local content production. The ideal candidate will have experience in entertainment law, particularly in licensing and production agreements, and must be fluent in both Japanese and English

Job Summary

  • The role involves structuring, negotiating, and drafting agreements to commission, develop, and produce local content with partners.
  • Candidates must be comfortable counseling business partners on a wide range of legal issues arising from content creation and streaming.
  • The position requires rapidly responding to production clearance issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency.

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Netflix is seeking a Manager for Business Affairs in Tokyo, Japan, to handle legal agreements and support local content production. The ideal candidate will have experience in entertainment law, particularly in licensing and production agreements, and must be fluent in both Japanese and English.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years drafting licensing agreements
  • Fluency in Japanese and English
  • Experience with production clearance strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for learning entertainment industry dynamics
  • Ability to evaluate risk with imperfect information
  • Experience providing in-house legal support

Key Requirements

  • Law degree (JD, LL.M) preferred
  • Bar qualification in common-law jurisdiction
  • Regional production and operational background

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