Draft and negotiate development agreements and related documentation (e.g., rights acquisition, writer-producer, non-writing executive producer, and other talent agreements).
Draft and negotiate production-related agreements, including location agreements, leases, and content/clip licenses.
Conduct script and production clearance reviews, including title clearance, fair use assessments, and advising on copyright, right of publicity, defamation, and privacy issues.
Review, interpret, and advise on chain of title documentation and other contractual matters for executives and business stakeholders.
Draft, negotiate, and manage corporate contracts, including technology vendor agreements (e.g., SaaS, software licenses, cloud computing, open-source, subscriptions, professional services) and facility/vendor agreements.
Partner with creative, production, and business executives to provide timely, practical legal advice during all stages of development and production.
Support the SVP, Legal Affairs on special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the State Bar of California.
4–6 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house at a studio/network, with a focus on entertainment, copyright, and intellectual property.
Strong knowledge of television industry practices and precedents.
Proven experience with both production legal and corporate contracts, particularly technology and vendor agreements.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust and collaborate with diverse teams.
Highly motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Benefits

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
401(k) company matching
Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

drafting agreementsnegotiationscript clearance reviewsproduction clearance reviewschain of title documentationcorporate contractstechnology vendor agreementscopyright lawintellectual property lawfair use assessments

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationorganizational skillstime managementmotivationtrust buildingability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active membership in the State Bar of California