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Description

Business & Legal Affairs jobs encompass various roles in the entertainment industry that deal with contracts, negotiations, intellectual property, and compliance, ensuring that projects run smoothly and within legal boundaries.

Background

Are you passionate about the entertainment industry and have a degree in law and a love for negotiation? If so, Business & Legal Affairs careers might be the perfect fit for you. These professionals work behind the scenes to support the creative and financial aspects of TV shows, movies, and other entertainment projects.

Legal professionals in this field often begin as paralegals, legal assistants, or contract administrators, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the industry while supporting attorneys and executives in the negotiation process.

Business & Legal Affairs roles include positions like entertainment attorneys, contract negotiators, rights and clearances specialists, and intellectual property experts. Additionally, some professionals focus on specific areas like talent agreements, distribution deals, music licensing, or production financing.

What types of tasks do Business & Legal Affairs professionals do?
  • Review and draft contracts
  • Negotiate deals and agreements
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations
  • Protect intellectual property rights
  • Handle dispute resolution
  • Advise on legal and business matters
  • Liaise with production teams
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel
  • Secure rights and clearances
  • Manage talent relations
What are the Typical Jobs in Business & Legal Affairs?
  • Entertainment Attorney
  • Paralegal
  • Legal Assistant
  • Contract Administrator
  • Rights and Clearances Specialist
  • Intellectual Property Counsel
  • Business Affairs Executive
  • Music Licensing Specialist
  • Distribution Analyst
  • Labor Relations Specialist
  • Risk Management Coordinator
  • Compliance Officer
Job Title Company Location Date Type Description Logo
Senior Product Counsel
Electronic Arts
Kirkland, WA 1 day ago
Full Time Job

The next great Senior Product Counsel needs: B.A/B.S., J.D. or similar international qualifications and membership in a State Bar or equivalent international qualification required.

Member
Director, Labor Relations
Disney
Burbank, CA 2 days ago
Full Time Job

The Walt Disney Studios is seeking an experienced Labor Relations Director to join its Labor Relations Department in Burbank, CA.

VP, Legal, Employment
Warner Bros. Discovery
Atlanta, GA 2 days ago
Full Time Job

Advice and counseling on labor and employment matters. Support for corporate initiatives and projects as needed and assigned, including restructuring reviews, policies, and harmonization initiatives.

Contracts Specialist
NBCUniversal
Universal City, CA 3 days ago
Full Time Job

NBCUniversal is looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized, and highly efficient individual to work within the Universal Studio Group handling production-related agreements and issues, as well as other matters.

Senior Employment Counsel
NBCUniversal
London, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Full Time Job

Provide legal advice and counsel to HR, managers, business leaders, and other internal lawyers, both within and outside the US, regarding the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues in the UK, EMEA and APAC.

Associate Counsel - Streaming, Data, and Technology Transactions
Endeavor
London, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Full Time Job

The candidate will be required to handle their own workload whilst working with the lawyers as and when required. As such, the role is suitable for candidates who are flexible, seek responsibility, are team players and have a positive attitude.

Gvp, Legal, Employment - Production
Warner Bros. Discovery
Burbank, CA 3 days ago
Full Time Job

Advice and counseling on labor and employment matters. Leadership of a team that includes five lawyers and multiple legal professionals.

Counsel
Riot Games
Los Angeles, CA 4 days ago
Full Time Job

Provide general support to Riot's employment law team on multiple matters related to company policies, company trainings, recruiting practices, compensation practices, contingent workforce, and other employee relations matters, as well as general research support tracking developments in employment law and current trends.

Director, Business & Legal Affairs, APAC
NBCUniversal
Sydney, Australia 4 days ago
Full Time Job

The UP&E Business & Legal Affairs team is seeking an experienced, motivated, and collaborative in-house lawyer to support the Consumer Products business across the Asia Pacific region (APAC).

Legal Assistant, Pictures
Paramount+
Los Angeles, CA 4 days ago
Full Time Job

Distribute, file, and organize internal and external agreements and correspondence. Handle general administrative duties (answering phones, rolling calls, scheduling internal and external appointments and meetings, maintaining daily schedules and calendars, handling e-mail distributions and incoming and outgoing mail, and updating contact information).

Vice President Copyright Royalty Administrator
Paramount+
Los Angeles, CA 4 days ago
Full Time Job

We are seeking a seasoned copyright royalty professional who is an independent and proactive individual to work in a dynamic international setting dealing with Collective Management Organizations (CMOs), the Motion Picture Association (MPA), across all divisions of the company, domestic and abroad.

Contracts Specialist / Sr. Contracts Specialist, Labor Relations, Universal Studios Hollywood
NBCUniversal
Universal City, CA 4 days ago
Full Time Job

Triage, research and respond to inquiries from internal clients and union representatives regarding union contract compliance. Assist with investigating, responding to and preparing for labor grievances & arbitrations, and independently handle union grievances, through pre-arbitration phase.

Associate Counsel, Compliance
NBCUniversal
Orlando, FL 4 days ago
Full Time Job

Work with NBCU Compliance and Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) to manage, monitor and escalate compliance risks. Partner with NBCU Compliance, NBCU Employment, and UDX to conduct integrity investigations.

Executive Assistant, Business Affairs
Disney
Los Angeles, CA 5 days ago
Full Time Job

20th Television is seeking an Executive Assistant to the EVP of Business Affairs to support in their day-to-day job responsibilities, while demonstrating an ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs
NBCUniversal
London, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Full Time Job

NBCUniversal is seeking a Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs to handle agreements and provide legal advice for scripted television programming across Universal International Studios, collaborating with production labels like Heyday Television and Working Title Television.

Administrative Coordinator, Music Business & Legal Affairs
NBCUniversal
New York, NY 6 days ago
Full Time Job

NBCUniversal is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the Senior Vice President and the Music Business & Legal Affairs team with tasks such as scheduling, cue sheet administration, research, and general administrative duties.

Senior Coordinator, Business and Legal Affairs, Consumer Products
Paramount
New York, NY 6 days ago
Full Time Job

Managing and administering legal documents and processes for LatAm and certain other International Markets as may be required from time to time. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for Consumer Products (merchandise, promotions, publishing, agent/master licensee representation agreements, collaboration agreements, permission letters, NDAs and termination agreements).

Assistant, International Legal
Lionsgate
Santa Monica, CA 6 days ago
Full Time Job

Lionsgate is currently seeking an Assistant, International Legal to report to the Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs in the Worldwide TV and Digital License Films department.

Associate Contracts Manager, Music and
YouTube
Sydney, Australia 6 days ago
Full Time Job

In this role, you will specialize in music licensing, policy development, content creation and distribution, and associated transactions for Google products, with a particular emphasis on YouTube and YouTube Music within the APAC region.

EVP, Legal, Head Of Studios & Networks
Warner Bros. Discovery
Burbank, CA 6 days ago
Full Time Job

Lead and manage all aspects of Production Legal across WBTV (Scripted, Unscripted, and Animation), HBO, Streaming Content Support, Magnolia, US Networks, and WB Pictures (including domestically and UK Productions), including serving as a key advisor to the business and partner with various functions throughout the Company to evaluate and reconcile complex matters/issues from a Business Unit and enterprise level perspective.

One Senior Contract Administrator
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warsaw, Hungary 6 days ago
Full Time Job

Prepares contracts, amendments, product notices/schedules and other legal documents using established templates for orders. Verifies availability (rights and clearances) for Intellectual Product (Films, TV Series) contained in sales orders and researches prior sales history and deal terms. Resolves any conflicting clearance, sales, pricing or rights issues prior to document distribution.

Executive Assistant, Digital Products & Services, Worldwide
CNN
New York, NY 01-03-2025
Full Time Job

The Executive Assistant for CNN will provide comprehensive administrative support to an Executive Vice President, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, arranging travel, handling expenses, and ensuring seamless execution of responsibilities with high attention to detail.

Coordinator, BA & Legal Affairs
Blumhouse
Los Angeles, CA 12-31-2024
Full Time Job

Blumhouse is looking for a coordinator to work across Business & Legal Affairs in our Film and TV divisions.

Paralegal, Pictures
Paramount+
Los Angeles, CA 12-30-2024
Full Time Job

The Paralegal will provide legal support to attorneys in handling legal matters for Paramount Pictures.

Legal Counsel
Paramount
Amsterdam, Netherlands 12-29-2024
Full Time Job

If you are a skilled legal professional seeking a pivotal role within a globally influential company, Paramount could be the perfect next step for you.

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