Legal & Business Affairs, TV

A24•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

A24 is seeking an attorney to join its Legal & Business Affairs team and support its growing scripted television businesses. The role calls for an entrepreneurial problem-solver with dealmaking experience across TV development and production. The attorney will handle development and production transactions, advise internal executives on deal strategy and complex legal issues, and collaborate with internal teams, external counsel, talent representatives, network executives, and other partners. The role also includes overseeing aspects of scripted TV productions and junior counsel, negotiating license and co-production agreements, and partnering with business and legal executives to develop and implement best practices. The target salary range is $200,000 to $230,000. The role is eligible for an annual performance bonus with cash and equity components, competitive healthcare, and other employee benefits. A24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all kinds of candidates.

Requirements

At least 5 years of transactional experience in a television business or legal affairs department and/or an entertainment law firm.
J.D. and membership in good standing in the New York and/or California bar.
Strong working knowledge of television development and production dealmaking, industry customs and practices, agreements, contract law, and intellectual property rights.
Expertise with guild and union agreements, contracts, and intellectual property law.
Strong attention to detail, project management, time management, long-term planning, and creative problem-solving abilities.
Excellent writing and presentation skills, clear and effective written and verbal communication, negotiating skills, and strong drafting abilities.
Can-do, team-oriented attitude and ability to build strong internal and external relationships and interact comfortably with employees at all levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities, pivot quickly, think practically, and be solution-oriented.
Humble, diligent, and resourceful.

Responsibilities

Structure, draft, and negotiate a high volume of above-the-line TV development and production deals, including deals for showrunning executive producers, non-writing executive producers, rights options and acquisitions, pilot directors, and on-screen talent.
Oversee and manage aspects of scripted TV productions in collaboration with in-house creative, production, and finance personnel, as well as external production counsel.
Oversee junior counsel drafting and negotiating short-form paperwork for auspices attached in development.
Negotiate long-form license and co-production agreements with network partners.
Serve as a business liaison with talent agencies, attorneys, network executives, and other collaborators.
Advise internal executives on deal strategies and complex legal issues.
Partner with business and legal executives to design and implement best practices.