EVP, Business & Legal Affairs (Features)

August 29

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About Skydance Media Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences$1. .$1

film • television • interactive • virtual reality • VR

201 - 500

Description

• Oversee a high-performing, collaborative features BA/LA team and provide development opportunities, guidance, and mentorship • Lead high-level negotiations and support next-tier dealmaking in all phases of development, packaging, production, distribution/licensing, and other facets of Skydance’s feature film business, including above-the-line talent, underlying rights, acquisition/distribution/licensing, partnership, and production services deals • Collaborate and consult with, advise, and guide senior management, producers, and other departments (including Creative, Physical Production, Marketing, and Finance) • Review project budgets, financial projections, and other financial documents • Help shape and implement legal and business policies and best practices in the purview of the Business & Legal Affairs department and streamline related operations and processes • Maintain awareness of recent developments in the law, technology, and industry trends and practices as they relate to the development, production, and distribution of feature films • Shepherd risk management and legal issues, claims, and disputes related to feature film development, production, and/or exploitation (including intellectual property matters), in conjunction with Corporate Legal and external counsel as appropriate, to reach optimal resolution

Requirements

• Management experience over a business affairs or a combined business and legal affairs department and an extensive deal pipeline through agreement execution • Extensive experience in theatrical feature deals and other various deal models • JD degree from an accredited law school • Member in good standing of the State Bar of California (or another state) • Excellent team-building, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills • Strong experience in and understanding of legal matters in the feature film business (intellectual property, contracts, industry practices, etc.) • Ability to work in partnership with other departments and divisions of the company and to contribute to a collaborative work environment and culture • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Deftness in managing and progressing multiple deals, projects, and priorities • High performance and time and relationship management under intense deadlines and other pressures