Corporate Counsel - Studios TV Production

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Studios is seeking Corporate Counsels to join the legal affairs group. These attorneys will be responsible for all production legal matters for Amazon’s original scripted television programming and movies content.

Responsibilities include:
· Managing all legal matters during the course of production, and developing forms and policies
· Structuring, drafting, and negotiating production services and above-the-line talent agreements for actors, writers, producers, and directors, as well as below-the-line crew and other production-related agreements
· Structuring tax incentive arrangements
· Evaluating rights issues, reviewing content for copyright, trademark and defamation risks as well as standards and practices compliance, and reviewing marketing and publicity materials
· Overseeing outside production counsel and advising on day-to-day production issues
· Partnering with Amazon’s creative and production teams to ensure that agreements are timely negotiated, scripts are reviewed prior to shooting, and legal compliance issues are addressed throughout production
· Analyzing and interpreting contracts and providing thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues in a wide range of legal areas, including immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, public policy, safety, and tax

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· A mix of law firm and in-house experience
· Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
· Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
· Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Strong analytical and computer skills
· Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· 5+ years of legal experience (with at least two years at a law firm)
· Experience handling production or development legal affairs work in either TV or movies
· Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required