Manager, Physical Production Legal - Original Series
Core
Manage and execute legal functions for physical production across the film and television lifecycle, serving as the primary point of contact for below-the-line legal matters.
Role type
Manager, Physical Production Legal
Builds
Production agreements, employment contracts, and vendor/rental deals for high-profile series.
Domain
Entertainment / Film & Television Production
Required skills
structuring and negotiating production agreements, drafting legal documents, risk assessment, industry standards knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, independent project management
Preferred skills
experience managing productions outside UCAN, leadership capabilities, tech-savviness with cloud-based systems
Technologies
Google Suite, cloud-based document and database systems
Responsibilities
Structure, draft, and negotiate below-the-line production agreements (e.g., department head, casting director, line producer, vendor/rental, location, post-production); resolve complex legal issues without delaying production; communicate solutions to internal partners and external producers; establish relationships with cross-functional teams (Production Management, VFX, Finance, etc.); contribute to team policies and provide direction to junior members.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
