Manager/Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs - Original Series // Drama

3 Months ago • 2 Years + • Business Analysis • $130,000 PA - $380,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix seeks a Manager/Counsel for its Original Series, Drama team. Responsibilities include negotiating and drafting talent agreements (writers, producers, actors, etc.), overseeing series throughout all production stages (development to post-production and global streaming), and serving as a strategic partner to the Drama team. The role demands strong negotiation skills, understanding of industry standards, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Experience with productions in UCAN is essential, while international experience is a plus.
Must have:
  • Negotiate and draft talent agreements
  • Oversee series production lifecycle
  • Strategic partnership with Drama team
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • JD and bar membership
  • 2+ years experience in scripted TV business and legal affairs
Good to have:
  • Experience managing productions outside UCAN
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits (Health Plans, Mental Health support, 401k, Stock Options, Disability Programs, Family-forming benefits, Life and Serious Injury Benefits)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Time Off (for salaried employees)

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About the Role:  

Netflix is seeking a Manager/Counsel to join the Business and Legal Affairs team for Original Series, Drama, focused on scripted original drama series. The successful candidate will work closely with the entire Original Series Drama team (e.g., Creative, Production, Finance, Marketing) and take on wide-ranging responsibilities including: 

  • Negotiate and draft writer, producer, director, actor, and other above-the-line talent agreements with a keen understanding of industry standards and deal contexts;

  • Oversee series throughout all stages from script development through post-production and exhibition on Netflix’s global streaming service from a legal and, eventually, a business standpoint, with the ability to navigate through complex matters that arise during the production lifecycle; and 

  • Serve as a strategic partner to help manage the voluminous drama slate.  

The role requires dexterity with traditional business and legal affairs issues and challenges, but also an eagerness to cover a lot more ground than a conventional business and legal affairs role. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with significant volume, managing and taking ownership of multiple projects with different Business & Legal Affairs team members, working under tight timeframes, and remaining calm, collaborative, and effective throughout. While the role supports productions primarily filming within UCAN, experience in managing productions outside of UCAN is valued.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Understanding of and familiarity with the scripted series production process, and especially the business and legal affairs of series production.

  • Exceptional critical thinking skills marked by an ability to analyze business needs, and drive strategic results in the deal-making process, with a solutions-oriented mindset.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to cultivate internal and external relationships.

  • Willingness to innovate and engage in creative problem-solving. 

  • Ability to work independently and adaptability to pivot as necessary, especially in the wake of change.

  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, possessing the confidence to counsel business partners in making decisions that have legal & business impacts.

  • Excellent project and time management skills.

  • Curiosity and openness to learn and apply learnings to evolve.

  • Tech-savvy individual, including proficiency with Google Suite and cloud-based document and database systems.

  • Ability to flourish in our unique company culture, reflecting our values and leadership expectations. 

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • BA/BS, JD, and bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.

  • At least 2 years of experience in scripted television business and legal affairs, with direct experience negotiating and drafting development and production agreements for scripted series.  

  • A firm grasp of all aspects of the development, production, and distribution of scripted television and robust industry knowledge. 

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top-of-market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $130,000 - $380,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs.  Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits

Netflix is a unique culture and environment.  Learn more .   

is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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