Director/VP, Business and Legal Affairs, Film

MRC Entertainment • West Hollywood, CA

2d • $125,000 - $220,000

About The Position

MRC is looking for a business and legal affairs executive to assist with the development, production, post-production, delivery and distribution of MRC’s film projects.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have 10+ years of film business and legal affairs experience, preferably in the production of premium film content.
• J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
• Clear, concise communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable managing and mentoring junior members of the Business and Legal Affairs team.
• A strong sense of urgency and the ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities.
• Ability to pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically and be solution-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Major or independent studio experience and day-to-day production experience is highly preferred.
• The ability to effectively, efficiently, and professionally negotiate and interact with talent agents, managers, attorneys, publicists, and in-house business and legal affairs executives at other studios and distributors.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and manage business deals for MRC’s premium film projects.
• Draft, review, and comment on a wide variety of agreements including above-the-line talent deals (including writers, directors, producers, and on-screen talent), below-the-line HOD deals, underlying rights deals, distribution partner agreements, and overall/first look agreements.
• Oversee and be responsible for all aspects of production legal including the management of junior team members and outside production counsel.
• Prepare internal documents related to tracking and updating the status of various aspects of the business and legal affairs process.
• Offer business and legal affairs support on labor relations, music, production related human resources, risk, and safety.
• Strategize with, advise, and counsel MRC senior leaders on all business and legal affairs matters.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other departments such as Creative, Production, Finance, Production HR, and Production Finance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees