Manager, Library Rights

Job Description

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (''MGM'') is seeking an entertainment paralegal with significant research experience in the entertainment industry to join the Legal Division's Library Rights Management Team.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare written memoranda, reports and chain of title documentation
• Perform research and chain of title review for new acquisitions and films in release, as well as film, television, stage and new media development projects
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the team
• Perform related responsibilities as needed
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in a sensitive environment

Requirements:
• Strong academic credentials
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the entertainment industry
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented self-starter, able to work independently on multiple, high priority tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Ability and desire to work within a team environment, including an ability to effectively collaborate, be receptive to constructive feedback and be diplomatic when communicating and interacting with all levels of the company
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong critical thinking, and determined and tenacious problem-solving skills with the ability to propose practical, responsive solutions
• Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Able to review and analyze a wide array of complex agreements
• Familiarity with entertainment terms of art as well as industry custom and practice
• Ability to recognize and seek guidance on issues beyond one's knowledge or comfort zone and be comfortable with close oversight and supervision
• Knowledge of the film, television and new media production processes
• Familiarity with DGA, SAG and WGA agreements (including separated rights)
• Familiarity with copyright and chain-of-title issues
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe, and aptitude to quickly master other databases/applications)

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