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 sectors.
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
Production of legal agreements and deal structures
Required skills
Deal structuring, contract negotiation, term sheet review, legal drafting, risk assessment, industry evolution analysis
Preferred skills
In-house studio/production experience, law firm transactional experience, entrepreneurial business partnership mindset
Technologies
Legal research databases, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Advise agents and clients on deal strategy; negotiate personal services and production agreements; foster long-term client relationships; apply business judgment to balance needs and risk
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic guidance responsibilities
