Associate, Physical Production Legal

Netflix • Los Angeles, CA

42d

About The Position

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.
About the Role:
The Physical Production Legal team is seeking a dynamic Associate/Associate Counsel to join our team primarily to support the Eyeline business and scripted live-action series as needed. This role requires a proactive individual with a keen understanding of industry standards and deal contexts who can manage and execute various legal functions related to physical production with moderate oversight. The ideal candidate will have a background in below-the-line production legal matters and be highly collaborative with internal and external partners.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree (JD or Paralegal certification accepted, but not required) and at least 3 years of proven experience in a similar business/legal affairs role in the film or television industry. This candidate must also be able to work proactively and reliably on multiple projects under tight timeframes in a fast-paced production environment being able to quickly assess risk and exercise strong judgment in the face of ambiguity.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a solutions-driven mindset.
• The ability to organize, clarify, and communicate complex ideas quickly, succinctly and accurately.
• Confidence in counseling business partners and making decisions that have legal & business impacts.
• The ability to remain flexible and respond positively to changes.
• Tech-savvy individual, including proficiency with Google Suite and cloud-based document and database systems.
• Ability to flourish in our unique ​​company culture, reflecting our values and leadership expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for below-the-line legal matters arising from Eyeline Studio.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate below-the-line production agreements with moderate oversight, ensuring alignment with Netflix and industry standard and deal contexts (e.g., vendor/rental agreements; equipment rental agreements; post-production agreements and visual effects agreements).
• Clearly and succinctly communicate solutions to internal production and business partners as well as external producers and production personnel.
• Efficiently resolve issues without causing delays, adapting to the fast-paced nature of production legal work.
• Exercise sound judgment and curiosity regarding matters of first impression or complex issues.

Benefits

• Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits.
• We also offer paid leave of absence programs.
• Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off.
• Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level