Junior Counsel, Film
A24•Los Angeles, CA
•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite
About The Position
A24 is seeking a driven and dynamic junior counsel to join our film business and legal affairs team. This role will be a key contributor to legal operations across A24’s film slate. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a passion for entertainment law, a high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with a diverse range of industry professionals. This role is based in our office in West Hollywood.
Requirements
- J.D. with a strong academic record and membership in good standing with the California bar.
- 1-3 years of transactional experience working in a film legal or business affairs department and/or entertainment or big law firm. We will consider entry-level candidates with relevant internship or summer associate experience.
- Strong understanding of contracts, intellectual property law, and the legal framework governing the entertainment industry, as well as a commitment to continuing to expand their knowledge base.
- Proficiency in legal research databases, Microsoft Office suite and emerging technologies, with the ability to learn company-specific software.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with an aptitude for managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate contracts relating to development, production, and distribution (e.g., rights, writing, producing, directing, and acting agreements, and certificates of engagement).
- Manage operations with outside legal counsel across our film slate (e.g., review engagement letters and scope of work, review drafts of contracts prepared by outside counsel for crew and above-the-line talent, liaise with guild and immigration counsel, etc.).
- Assist with rights clearances and analyses and review of chain-of-title documentation.
- Maintain tracking systems and an archive of contracts, deal memos, and other legal documents/correspondence.
- Research and analyze deal terms and contract precedent to support deal negotiations.
- Develop new streamlined processes and create efficient workflows to support department functions.
Benefits
- competitive healthcare
- annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
