Description

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come make history with Amazon MGM Studio’s legal department. We are looking for a talented Associate Corporate Counsel to support our rapidly evolving and expanding original programming slates. This position will be based in Culver City, California.

We are looking for a lawyer to help support development and production of original content for a Amazon MGM Studio’s feature-length motion pictures.

Key job responsibilities

• Structuring, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of agreements for movies projects, including rights and format option/purchase and acquisition agreements, key above-the-line agreements such as writer, producer, director and performer agreements, documentary agreements, first look and overall agreements, production services agreements, co-production agreements, crew and other production related agreements.

• Reviewing chain-of-title and evaluating and resolving complex rights issues.

• Reviewing content for copyright, trademark, and legal risk related to claims of defamation, rights of publicity and privacy.

• Managing production legal compliance review including regulatory, privacy, tax incentives, guild, labor and employment, public policy, safety and immigration issues.

• Partnering with cross-department stakeholders including creative, business affairs, production, marketing, publicity and other teams to advise on risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas.

• Assisting with the development of forms, processes and policies.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Culver City, CA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in California state bar.

• 2+ years of relevant legal experience, including working as a lawyer for television or feature film productions.

Preferred Qualifications

• A mix of law firm and in-house experience, preferably at a network, studio or production company.

• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical skills and a solutions-oriented approach to addressing issues.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.