VP, Film Business & Legal Affairs

Legendary Entertainment•Burbank, CA

22d•$180,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Legendary Entertainment is seeking an experienced Vice President, Film Business & Legal Affairs to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Film Business & Legal Affairs, this role will provide critical business and legal affairs support across the lifecycle of our feature film projects, including development, production, and distribution. The ideal candidate will be a skilled negotiator with a deep understanding of the film industry and a strong track record of structuring and executing complex deals.

Requirements

JD from a top-tier law school is strongly preferred; admission to the California Bar is required.
At least 10 years of experience in business and legal affairs within a film studio, major indie production company, or entertainment law firm.
Extensive experience negotiating and closing deals related to development, production, talent, financing, and distribution.
Strong understanding of intellectual property, copyright, and trademark matters in the entertainment industry.
Exceptional drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build key industry relationships.
A results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality business and legal affairs support to the studio.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and structure key agreements across film development, production, and distribution, including talent, financing, co-financing, and distribution deals.
Draft and finalize contracts to align with the studio’s creative and financial objectives.
Provide strategic legal and business affairs guidance, ensuring deals are structured effectively to support company goals.
Collaborate with internal teams, including creative, production, marketing, finance, and distribution, to address legal and business issues and drive successful project execution.
Analyze legal risks, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and develop solutions to mitigate potential challenges.
Partner with external stakeholders, including talent representatives, studios, and financiers, to facilitate deal execution.
Support the Business & Legal Affairs team by contributing to overall strategy and deal efficiency.