Manager, Business and Legal Affairs

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Business and Legal Affairs to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This exciting contract role offers the chance to engage with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, ensuring the seamless execution of business and legal functions. You will be responsible for drafting and managing contracts, maintaining compliance, and enhancing business practices. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical and communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review various legal documents and contracts.
• Maintain digital file repository and assist with internal policies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Drafting Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

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 TVs 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 Cineflixs 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

• Project and Contract Drafting and Management (negotiate, draft and review a variety of legal documents, guild paperwork, coordinate execution of agreements etc.)
• 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)
• Other administrative, drafting and research tasks as needed, as directed by the EVP

Skills and Qualifications

• Highly organized with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, administrative and drafting skills, attention to detail
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• 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 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.