• Senior Manager, Business Affairs (FX)

    Disney Entertainment (Burbank, CA)


    The FX Business Affairs team is seeking a Senior Manager-level attorney to negotiate and draft various above-the-line contracts to support the development and production of FX programming.

    Responsibilities:

    + Negotiate and draft above-the-line deals for writers, directors, producers, actor test options, and underlying rights.

    + Manage several projects in development and production by partnering with department executives regarding budgets, clearances, calendars, and approvals.

    + Draft guild deal memos (DGA & WGA) and Notices of Tentative Writing Credits.

    + Negotiate, draft, and manage Clip Licenses.

    + Prepare legal documents and redlines, including certificates of authorship, certificates of engagement and separation of rights agreements; Respond to comments from third parties.

    + Analyze contracts in response to business questions and provide necessary contractual/research information to FX executives.

    + Maintain and administer show summary charts, list of deals, forms and actor agreements.

    Requirements:

    + JD degree and active member of CA bar.

    + Minimum 2 years experience required at a studio, agency, production company or entertainment law firm. Experience in a business & legal affairs department preferred.

    + Familiarity with the structure of television and intellectual property deals.

    + Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + Must be able to maintain discretion and professionalism with senior leaders.

    + Must have strong reasoning skills and be solutions-oriented.

    + Familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel and AirTable.

    + Must be detail-oriented with the ability to independently prioritize work and handle a high volume of tasks with set deadlines.

    + Must have excellent organizational and tracking skills.

    + Must be client-service oriented.

     

    The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $105,000 to $140,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

     

    **Job ID:** 10137165

    **Location:** Burbank,California

    **Job Posting Company:** FX Networks

     

    The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.