Job Title:  Attorney, Business & Legal Affairs

Summary of Position

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements related to ancillary exploitations, including those relating to consumer products, video games/interactive ventures and live & location-based entertainment.
• Draft and circulate other legal correspondence (e.g., letters and notices to external parties, etc.) and agreement summaries.
• Conduct legal review of creative materials for ancillary exploitations and the marketing thereof, including advising on clearances, talent obligations, guild considerations, etc.
• Review and summarize rights and talent agreements related to motion pictures and television programs, analyze legal risks, and develop solutions to mitigate potential challenges.
• Coordinate input on a variety of legal, financial, business, and creative matters across various internal departments at the studio.
• Trademark and copyright work, including as it relates to registrations and coordinating internally on enforcements.

Qualifications and Skills

• JD degree and admitted to practice law in the State of California
• 3+ years of legal experience at a motion picture or television company or a major entertainment law firm
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• We are looking for an adaptable, problem solving, creative and critical thinker who embraces new challenges with a positive, enthusiastic outlook.

Nice to Haves

• Curiosity for emerging technologies (e.g., AI, crypto) and willingness to try new things
• Ability to provide thoughtful suggestions for improving team efficiencies
• Good understanding of the entertainment industry and current industry news/events
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)

Additional Requirements

This position requires five (5) days per week in office. 

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

Compensation

$95,000 - $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.