Counsel, Legal Affairs - DreamWorks

NBCUniversal•Glendale, CA

1d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DreamWorks Animation Television is seeking a production attorney for its television group. This role involves drafting and negotiating various above-the-line agreements for animated series, specials, specialty features, and short-form content. The attorney will serve as a day-to-day legal liaison with senior production staff and advise various company departments on legal matters related to service vendors and animated series. Responsibilities include managing all legal aspects of assigned series, such as drafting chain of title documentation and talent approval summaries.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, or foreign equivalent
Member in good standing of the state bar of California, or member in good standing of another state bar and qualified to register as California in-house counsel
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a motion picture studio, production company, network, law firm or other relevant experience.
Superior drafting, negotiation, communication and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities and work under deadlines.
Ability to build interdepartmental relationships at all levels

Nice To Haves

Transactional experience.
Experience drafting and negotiating production services, animation and live-action television contracts and/or other entertainment contracts a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate a variety of above-the-line agreements for animated series, specials, specialty features and short-form content, including rights acquisition agreements and agreements for writers, voice actors, producers, and consultants for DreamWorks Animation Television and Universal Kids Digital Studios projects.
Serve as day-to-day legal liaison with senior production staff.
Advise and interface with all key company departments, including content security, production, accounting, finance, labor and employment, marketing, consumer products, insurance, tax, distribution, trademark, and clearance teams on matters related to service vendors and animated series.
Be responsible for all legal aspects of assigned series, including drafting chain of title documentation and documentation summarizing talent approvals, minors work permits, consultations and rights.
Special projects, as needed.