If you are passionate about making movies and television, Skydance is the place for you! Our creative divisions are led by industry veterans that put audience above all else when it comes to our storytelling approach. At Skydance, we embrace visionary artists and cutting-edge technology to create event-level entertainment. With the benefit of powerful distribution partnerships – Paramount Pictures, Tencent, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and other top tier studios – our premium content can reach billions of consumers around the world.
Our corporate headquarters is in Santa Monica, where we strive to create a collaborative environment, is the center for all our film and television teams. Other departments include production, marketing, business affairs, finance, human resources, and operations. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an assistant just starting out, everyone is valued on the Skydance team!
The position of Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs is responsible for overseeing Skydance’s Feature Film BA/LA and the negotiation and structuring of complex development, production, distribution, rights acquisition, and other deals. This executive position demands leadership experience, an excellent negotiation and business acumen, a strong legal background, a proven track record in the film/entertainment industry, an entrepreneurial spirit, and deep collaboration within the team and cross-functionally.
Responsibilties
- 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
The salary for this position in Los Angeles is $500,000.00. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
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