Vice President Lampba - Talent

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Vice President, L&BA - Talent

The candidate will assist internal clients in crafting deal terms in accordance with prior precedents, while also using personal experience to brainstorm novel deal term approaches if necessary for unique arrangements to meet the firm's business goals. After coordination with the applicable the firm's unit, craft deal term offers for anticipated services, interacting regularly and routinely with outside counsel and agents, focusing on maintaining the firm's business parameters while striving to ‘get to yes’ if possible and prudent. Negotiate and modify such deal terms as the situation requires after receiving any needed approvals. Draft and negotiate agreements/amendments (or supervise such work) relating to the required services. As appropriate, regularly meet, and collaboratively work, with various divisions (e.g., Talent Relations, Category 6/Six West, L&BA colleagues, including those supporting Consumer Enterprises and Marketing/Ad Sales) for early awareness of business needs to determine if modification of the firm's business practices is required (or to discuss adjusting needs with the business clients so that the firm's practices can be maintained). Analyze, and recommend as needed, procedures and systems to implement tracking of key deal terms (e.g., compensation, exclusivity, approval rights, options) for speed of access when negotiating subsequent deals; accessibility of [some] information by business units and L&BA colleagues will be needed to increase efficiencies. To support the firm's business units, ensure that template agreements/amendments are maintained, reviewed and revised on a regular and routine basis, collaborating with other senior attorneys in the Content group, and ensuring that colleagues are alerted to modifications. Work with, and train, junior attorneys and paralegals regarding talent matters and parameters. Provide guidance to business units regarding talent-related questions; counsel and collaborate regarding potential talent disputes (which may require drafting of cease and desist letters in collaboration with the Litigation team). Other tasks as time permits. JD Degree from an accredited law school and New York, or California, State bar admission (or qualified to register as in-house counsel). Must have 12+ years of legal experience in the entertainment field, with 5+ years of experience handling business affairs negotiations for recognizable on-air talent services (preference given to prior experience covering legal and business affairs at a cable or broadcast network, or a production company). Familiarity with guild agreements/rules (including SAG-AFTRA) with particular focus on those relating to unscripted programming. Strong time management and multi-tasking skills needed; must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Detail-oriented and extremely organized, with ability to recommend, and implement, new procedures and processes. Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as an adaptable negotiation style. Ability to interact effectively with multiple personality types. Self-starter and team player skills a must.

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Job ID: R0006891.

Company info

A & E Television Networks, LLC
1925 Century Park East Suite 900
Los Angeles
California
United States 90067
Website : http://www.aenetworks.com