Senior Manager, Business Affairs - Original Series

Role Overview Netflix is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Business Affairs team for Original Series, Drama, focused on scripted original drama series. The successful candidate will work closely with the entire Original Series Drama team (e.g., Creative, Production, Finance, Marketing) and take on wide‑ranging responsibilities, including negotiating and drafting rights, writer, showrunner, producer, director, actor, overall/first look, and other above‑the‑line talent agreements; overseeing business and legal affairs for series projects from script development through post‑production and exhibition on Netflix’s global streaming service; supporting and working closely with internal partners such as Creative, Production, and Labor executives; developing and maintaining strategic relationships with external parties; and serving as a strategic partner to help manage the voluminous drama slate. Responsibilities Negotiate and draft rights, writer, showrunner, producer, director, actor, overall/first look, and other above‑the‑line talent agreements with a keen understanding of industry standards and deal contexts. Oversee business and legal affairs for series projects from script development through post‑production and exhibition on Netflix’s global streaming service, navigating complex matters throughout the production lifecycle. Support and work closely with internal partners and stakeholders such as Creative, Production, and Labor executives. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external parties. Serve as a strategic partner to help manage the voluminous drama slate. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with significant volume, managing multiple projects with different Business & Legal Affairs team members, working under tight timeframes, and remaining calm, collaborative, and effective. Manage productions primarily filming within the United States and Canada (UCAN); experience managing productions outside of UCAN (e.g., the UK) is valued. Qualifications Understanding of and familiarity with the scripted series production process, particularly the business and legal affairs of series production. Exceptional critical thinking skills with a solutions‑oriented mindset, able to analyze business needs and drive strategic results in the deal‑making process. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to cultivate internal and external relationships. Willingness to innovate and engage in creative problem‑solving. Ability to work independently and pivot as necessary in the wake of change. Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally, with the confidence to counsel business partners on legal and business impacts. Excellent project and time management skills. Curiosity and openness to learn and apply learnings to evolve. Tech‑savvy with proficiency in Google Suite and cloud‑based document and database systems. Ability to flourish in Netflix’s unique company culture, reflecting its values and leadership expectations. Education & Work Experience BA/BS, JD, and bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state. At least 7 years of experience in scripted television business and legal affairs, with direct experience negotiating and drafting development and production agreements for scripted series. Firm grasp of all aspects of the development, production, and distribution of scripted television and robust industry knowledge. Compensation Annual salary range: $325,000.00 – $580,000.00. No bonuses are included. Benefits Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family‑forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Netflix, Inc.