Manager, Rights Management

9 Minutes ago • All levels • $80,000 PA - $90,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The position involves reviewing, analyzing, and integrating terms from Motion Picture and Television Acquisition Agreements into the Rights Management Database. Key responsibilities include abstracting Rights-In Output Deals, entering data from Acquisition Agreements, liaising with the Motion Picture Group on holdback requirements, reviewing documents for derivative status, and copyright lookups. The role demands a combination of legal expertise and data analysis skills. The candidate must be able to read and dissect legal contracts, proficiently and accurately enter data into databases, and possess strong communication skills.

Must have:

Comfortable reading and dissecting legal contracts.
Proficient in database/systems and data entry.
Proficient in Excel.
Fast learner with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills.

Good to have:

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

Perks:

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)

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Job Details

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.