Drafting and negotiating development agreements and related documentation (e.g. rights acquisition, writer producer, non-writing EP and other similar agreements)
Drafting and negotiating production related documents (including location agreements, leases, content/clip licenses)
Rendering day to day production review (including script review and production clearance work, such as title clearance and fair use assessment) and providing legal advice to creative and production executives, and other production personnel
Solid understanding of copyright and issues involve right of publicity, defamation and privacy
Conducting chain of title review and assessment; reviewing, interpreting and advising business executives about contracts generally
Other responsibilities at the direction of the VP and SVP of Legal Affairs
Experience & Skills
Juris Doctor degree
Member of the State Bar of California
Minimum 5 years of legal experience gained in a law firm, preferably focusing on entertainment, or copyright/intellectual property; or gained in-house as part of a television network and/or studio
Knowledge of televisions precedents and industry common custom and practice
Strong drafting skills
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated, responsible, extremely detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Benefits
$170,000 - $210,000About STARZFull Coverage - Medical, Vision, and DentalAnnual discretionary bonus and merit increaseWork/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days401(k) company matchingTuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)EEO StatementDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description
The Senior Counsel position will report to into the production legal function. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for drafting and negotiating development /production related agreements will conduct production clearance review of content, and render legal advice with respect to Starz's slate of original programming.
Starz · Santa Monica, CA