Film Legal Director

3 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States A24 Full time
Job Summary

A24 is seeking a seasoned legal and business affairs professional to lead our film content-related initiatives. As a key member of our Legal and Business Affairs team, you will be responsible for structuring and negotiating complex film-related agreements, managing a team of talented film attorneys, and providing strategic business and legal affairs advice to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of film attorneys, focusing on developing talent and driving business growth.
  • Develop and negotiate domestic and international film-related agreements, including development, production, financing, and distribution deals.
  • Leverage established relationships with major talent agencies, networks, law firms, financiers, production companies, and other industry contacts.
  • Act as an escalation point for team members on film-related details, negotiations, and challenges.
  • Structure, negotiate, document, and manage transactions to acquire and distribute content from third parties and through co-productions worldwide.
  • Provide strategic business and legal affairs advice to internal stakeholders on general legal matters affecting A24 content, distribution, acquisitions, and production.
  • Maintain familiarity with major entertainment guilds (WGA, DGA, SAG-AFTRA, etc.) and establish key stakeholder relationships.
Requirements
  • J.D. with strong academic performance and California bar membership in good standing.
  • 12+ years of transactional experience in film business affairs, legal affairs, or entertainment law.
  • 5+ years in people management or a leadership role.
  • Expertise in distribution-related, financing, and acquisition agreements, talent agreements, and production issues.
  • Strong attention to detail, project management, time management, long-term planning skills, and creative problem-solving abilities.
What We Offer

A competitive salary range of $325,000 to $375,000, an annual performance bonus, competitive healthcare, and other employee benefits.



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