Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon Studios
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Location: Culver City, CA 90230
Description:
Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come make history with Amazon Studio's legal department. We are looking for a talented Associate Corporate Counsel to support our rapidly evolving and expanding original programming slates.
In this role, you will primarily support Amazon's scripted television series and feature-length motion picture groups, with a focus on managing all legal aspects during development to production.
Key job responsibilities
- Structuring, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of agreements for scripted series and motion picture projects, including rights option/purchase and acquisition agreements, key above-the-line agreements such as writer, producer and director agreements, first look and overall agreements, production services agreements, and co-production agreements.
- Managing chain-of-title across projects and evaluating and resolving complex rights issues.
- Analyzing issues, interpreting contracts and providing thoughtful legal advice to creative, business affairs, production, marketing, publicity and other teams on potential risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas, including intellectual property, defamation, rights of publicity and privacy rights, guilds, labor and employment, public policy, safety, and regulatory and compliance matters.
- Assisting with the development of forms, processes and policies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Experience working as a lawyer for television or feature film productions
- A mix of law firm and in-house experience, preferably at a network, studio, or production company
- Ability to work independently while effectively supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical skills and a solutions-oriented approach to addressing issues
- Practical and sound judgement even in ambiguous situations
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
In this role, you will primarily support Amazon's scripted television series and feature-length motion picture groups, with a focus on managing all legal aspects during development to production.
Key job responsibilities
- Structuring, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of agreements for scripted series and motion picture projects, including rights option/purchase and acquisition agreements, key above-the-line agreements such as writer, producer and director agreements, first look and overall agreements, production services agreements, and co-production agreements.
- Managing chain-of-title across projects and evaluating and resolving complex rights issues.
- Analyzing issues, interpreting contracts and providing thoughtful legal advice to creative, business affairs, production, marketing, publicity and other teams on potential risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas, including intellectual property, defamation, rights of publicity and privacy rights, guilds, labor and employment, public policy, safety, and regulatory and compliance matters.
- Assisting with the development of forms, processes and policies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Experience working as a lawyer for television or feature film productions
- A mix of law firm and in-house experience, preferably at a network, studio, or production company
- Ability to work independently while effectively supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical skills and a solutions-oriented approach to addressing issues
- Practical and sound judgement even in ambiguous situations
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.