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EVP, Business & Legal Affairs (Features)

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EVP, Business & Legal Affairs (Features)

5 Months ago • All levels • Legal • $500,000 PA - $500,000 PA

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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

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 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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$500.0K - $500.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$500.0K/yr avg.

Los Angeles, California, United States

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About The Company

SKYDANCE

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About Skydance Media

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, and interactive platforms. Its feature films include Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Annihilation, LIFE, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Star Trek Beyond, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Terminator Genisys, World War Z, Star Trek Into Darkness, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Jack Reacher, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and True Grit. Skydance’s upcoming film releases include Top Gun: Maverick, Gemini Man, The Old Guard, 6 Underground and the nwe untitled Terminator film. In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance Television launched in 2013. Its current slate includes Emmy-nominated Grace and Frankie on Netflix, Altered Carbon on Netflix, Jack Ryan on Amazon, and Condor on AT&T Audience Network. Skydance Interactive launched in 2016 to create and publish original and IP-based virtual reality experiences and video games. Skydance Interactive recently debuted its first original title – Archangel, a story-driven VR shooter.

About Skydance Interactive

Skydance Interactive creates and publishes original and IP-based virtual reality games. The division of Skydance Media was launched in 2016 through the acquisition of The Workshop Entertainment. Skydance Interactive’s first VR offering is Archangel, launched on July 18th 2017. Skydance Interactive in 2017 partnered with Skybound Entertainment to develop a number of original virtual reality video games based on the expansive world of The Walking Dead universe. The Walking Dead VR game will be the inaugural co-developed title from both companies. The studio is located in Marina del Rey, CA.

About Animation

In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance’s first three animated features are Luck, Split (working title), and Powerless (working title). Luck, directed by Alessandro Carloni (Kung Fu Panda 3) and written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger, is a comedy that pulls back the curtain on the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affects our daily lives. Split, directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) and written by Linda Woolverton, tells the story of Elian, a teenager who comes of age using her magical powers to defend her family when the opposing forces of light and darkness threaten to divide her kingdom. Nathan Greno (Tangled) is set to direct Powerless. The studio is located in Los Angeles, CA.