VP, Film Business & Legal Affairs
$180k - $230kLegendary Pictures LLC
Job Type
Full-time
Summary 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. What You Will Do:
- 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.
- 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.
More Information Legendary Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Legendary Entertainment makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic, marital status, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic or classification protected by law, except as may be permitted by law. The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $180,000 to $230,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. Total rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Legendary Entertainment also provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, employee wellness programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, year-round paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, market demands and indicators, specific and unique skills or training, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The hiring salary range (amount) for this position applies to New York City and California. Salary Description
$180K - $230K
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