Vice President Legal Affairs

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Vice President, Legal Affairs

The candidate will draft and negotiate rights, writer, director, producer and other talent agreements. Provide legal advice during production as well as development to in-house groups and outside production personnel. Work closely with other production attorneys as well as attorneys specializing in below-the-line contracts, including location and vendor agreements. Handle complicated chain of title matters to insure underlying rights of all projects are clear. Advise on copyright and trademark issues. Advise on questions that arise under applicable union and guild collective bargaining agreements. Negotiate and draft co-financing and acquisition agreements. 10+ years of experience at a major law firm or motion picture studio, preferably both. JD degree essential. Admitted to the California Bar required. Significant and direct experience supervising all legal aspects of a theatrical motion picture production at a major or mini-major motion picture studio desired. Should have ability to work effectively, proactively, independently and efficiently under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed.

Additional Information

iCIMS ID: 2020-13967.

Company info

Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles
California
United States 90038-3167
Website : http://www.paramount.com