EVP, Business & Legal Affairs (Features)
Job Summary
Job Description
EVP, Business & Legal Affairs for Skydance Features, overseeing deals, managing teams, and shaping legal policies.
Must have:
- Legal background
- Film/entertainment experience
- Negotiation expertise
- Team management
Good to have:
- Risk management
- Industry trends
- Financial analysis
- Collaborative work
Perks:
- Growth opportunities
- Collaborative culture
6 skills required
Job Details
Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.
While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.
If you’ve ever dreamt of what the early days of Hollywood must have been like, of what it takes to roll up your sleeves and break new ground, figure out a new process, and to one day say, “I was there when it all began,” then welcome aboard…
For information on Skydance’s privacy practices, see the Skydance U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://skydance.com/privacy-personnel/.
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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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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.
Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.
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