Director, Business & Legal Affairs, Carnival
Core
Lead legal, commercial, and strategic support for the development, financing, and production of Carnival Films' scripted television slate.
Role type
Director, Business & Legal Affairs (Senior IC)
Builds
Premium scripted television content for global broadcasters, studios, and distributors
Domain
Media & Entertainment (Scripted Television)
Deliverable
Production features | client delivery
Required skills
Complex contract negotiation, IP and chain of title management, production finance, tax incentives, rights acquisition, stakeholder management, risk assessment
Preferred skills
In-house experience, finance team collaboration, international outlook, AI tool adoption
Technologies
AI-enabled tools
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations for development, production, and distribution agreements; advise on rights clearances and licensing; manage external legal advisers; identify commercial risks; support strategic initiatives; mentor junior team members
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on execution
