Manager, Rights Management

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is seeking a candidate to assist in the fast-paced Rights Management area of our Business and Legal Affairs Department.  The primary focus of this position is to review, dissect and assimilate Motion Picture and/or Television Acquisition Agreements for key terms relating to Distribution Rights and entry into our Rights Management Database. This position requires an individual who possesses a unique blend of legal acumen and data analysis. 

Responsibilities

• Review and Abstract Rights-In Output Deals
• Review and enter all non-TV product Acquisition Agreements
• Enter in all Feature Productions
• Liaise with the Company’s Motion Picture Group on holdback requirements
• Review documents for cursory determination of the status of derivatives
• Copyright look up and review
• Redact Agreements as needed
• Ad hoc special projects as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be comfortable reading and dissecting legal contracts
• Database/Systems – must be able to quickly, proficiently and accurately enter data
• Must be proficient in Excel
• Fast and willing learner who is able to handle a volume of data and maintain attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

Nice to Haves

• Rights Management or Entertainment Distribution experience
• Law Degree or Paralegal Certificate/Experience
• Air Table Experience or other database applications

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$80,000 - $90,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.