Director/VP, Business and Legal Affairs, Film
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Compensation
$125,000-$220,000/year
Job Description
Role Description:MRC is looking for a business and legal affairs executive to assist with the development, production, post-production, delivery and distribution of MRC’s film projects. Responsibilities:
- Structure, negotiate, and manage business deals for MRC’s premium film projects.
- Draft, review, and comment on a wide variety of agreements including above-the-line talent deals (including writers, directors, producers, and on-screen talent), below-the-line HOD deals, underlying rights deals, distribution partner agreements, and overall/first look agreements.
- Oversee and be responsible for all aspects of production legal including the management of junior team members and outside production counsel.
- Prepare internal documents related to tracking and updating the status of various aspects of the business and legal affairs process.
- Offer business and legal affairs support on labor relations, music, production related human resources, risk, and safety.
- Strategize with, advise, and counsel MRC senior leaders on all business and legal affairs matters.
- Work closely and collaboratively with other departments such as Creative, Production, Finance, Production HR, and Production Finance.
- The successful candidate will have 10+ years of film business and legal affairs experience, preferably in the production of premium film content.
- Major or independent studio experience and day-to-day production experience is highly preferred.
- The ability to effectively, efficiently, and professionally negotiate and interact with talent agents, managers, attorneys, publicists, and in-house business and legal affairs executives at other studios and distributors.
- J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
- Clear, concise communication skills.
- Strong analytical capabilities, judgment, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable managing and mentoring junior members of the Business and Legal Affairs team.
- A strong sense of urgency and the ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities.
- Ability to pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically and be solution-oriented.
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FAQs About Director/VP, Business and Legal Affairs, Film Jobs at MRC Entertainment
What is the work location for this position at MRC Entertainment?
This job at MRC Entertainment is located in West Hollywood, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at MRC Entertainment?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $125,000 and $220,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at MRC Entertainment?
MRC Entertainment lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at MRC Entertainment?
MRC Entertainment is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
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