Business Affairs Executive, Motion Picture
Core
Structuring, negotiating, and reviewing deals for feature-length theatrical, digital, and streaming media across production, talent, and independent film departments.
Role type
Senior transactional entertainment lawyer (Business Affairs Executive)
Builds
Production services, underlying rights, content development, content licensing, film financing, and distribution agreements.
Domain
Entertainment industry (Motion Picture, Talent, Independent Film)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Deal structuring, contract negotiation, term sheet review, legal drafting, industry analysis, risk assessment, strategic business partnership
Preferred skills
In-house studio/production experience, law firm transactional experience, complex concept explanation
Technologies
Legal drafting tools, industry databases
Responsibilities
Advise agents and clients on deal strategy; negotiate agreements for rights, financing, and distribution; develop industry knowledge; balance business needs with risk management; foster client relationships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC