Manager, Business and Legal Affairs

Cineflix Media; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company is seeking a Manager for Business and Legal Affairs to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This exciting role involves managing contracts, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in business practices. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong analytical and communication skills. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with industry stakeholders while contributing to the success of popular programming. If you're passionate about legal affairs in the entertainment sector, this role could be your next big career move.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review a variety of legal documents.
• Maintain digital file repository and assist with internal policies.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Drafting Skills

Attention to Detail

Familiarity with Entertainment Industry Practices

Job description

Creating, producing, and distributing distinctive factual and scripted programming, the Cineflix Media group includes Cineflix Productions, Cineflix Rights, Cineflix Studios, Buccaneer Media, Connect3 Media, Husk Media, Shiny Screens Entertainment, and a hub of producers from the US, UK, and Canada with whom we share strategic partnerships through joint ventures, first-look deals, and co-productions. With a catalogue of more than 5,500 hours of select programming across a wide range of genres, Cineflix is behind some of TV's most popular and long-running shows.

The Role

Cineflix Media is currently looking for a Manager, Business and Legal Affairs. Based in our Toronto office, on a hybrid schedule, this is a contract position for approximately 12 months.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Global Business and Legal Affairs (the EVP), the Manager, Business & Legal Affairs, works directly with external stakeholders and Cineflix's cross-functional teams, including finance, rights management, and marketing, to ensure seamless business and legal functions that support strategic business objectives from drafting to payment processing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project and Contract Drafting and Management (negotiate, draft and review a variety of legal documents, guild paperwork, coordinate execution of agreements etc.)
2. BLA Systems and Processes (maintain digital file repository, standard contract templates, and distribution lists and assist with the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to promote legal compliance and efficient business practices)
3. Other administrative, drafting and research tasks as needed, as directed by the EVP

Skills and Qualifications

1. Highly organized with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
2. Strong analytical, problem-solving, administrative and drafting skills, attention to detail
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
4. Proficiency in entertainment industry practices and trends, familiarity with guilds and tax credits

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to the Director, Human Resources, Mackenzie Graham. No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected will be contacted.

Please be aware that recruitment-related scams from illegitimate companies have increased. If you are being considered for this position, you will only be contacted by someone from our recruitment team with an official @cineflix.com email address.

Cineflix Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment. Cineflix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.