Job Title:  Attorney, Business & Legal Affairs

Department:  Business and Legal Affairs
Location: 

Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is currently seeking an Attorney reporting to the Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, supporting the Human Resources department. The successful candidate will have experience with labor and employment matters, having worked in a law firm or corporate legal environment.  

Responsibilities

  • Draft and review contracts including employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, separation agreements and vendor agreements
  • Track and provide updates on key employment law issues
  • Work across HR and the organization to provide advice and counseling regarding general labor and employment issues including performance management, employee classification, accommodations, workplace harassment and other relevant labor and employment issues
  • Coordinate annual policy updates for corporate policies to distribute company-wide for employee compliance, including employee handbooks and HR internal policies
  • Assist in investigations and external counsel to respond to employment-related claims or disputes
  • Support the data privacy team on employment-related matters 
  • Assist with employment-related production matters

Qualifications and Skills

  • JD degree from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice (and in good standing) in at least one state
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with Word, Excel and Outlook

Nice to Haves

  • At least one year of experience working for a law firm or corporate legal office
  • Licensed in California
  • Ability to work independently while supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Our Benefits

  • Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
  • 401(k) company matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$90,000 - $100,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.  


Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles