Counsel, Legal Affairs - DreamWorks

DreamWorks Animation; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DreamWorks Animation Glendale, CA (Hybrid - 4 days in office) is seeking a Counsel, Legal Affairs to draft and negotiate above-the-line agreements for animated series, specials, and short-form content. The role includes rights acquisition, talent agreements, and serving as a day-to-day liaison with production staff.

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the California State Bar (or eligible for in-house registration).

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member of the California State Bar (or eligible to register as California in-house counsel).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a motion picture studio, production company, or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of above-the-line agreements for animated series, specials, and short-form content, including rights acquisition and talent agreements.
• Serve as day-to-day legal liaison with production staff.
• Advise departments such as accounting, finance, labor, and marketing on legal matters related to animated series.

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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Counsel, Legal Affairs - DreamWorks

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Organising Institution / Firm

DreamWorks Animation

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Glendale, CA (Hybrid)

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Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school; Member of the California State Bar (or qualified for in-house registration); Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a motion picture studio, production company, or law firm.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Counsel, Legal Affairs - DreamWorks
Category: Jobs
Organiser: DreamWorks Animation
Description: DreamWorks Animation Television is seeking a production attorney for its television group. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate a variety of above-the-line agreements for animated series, specials, and short-form content, including rights acquisition and talent agreements. The role involves serving as a day-to-day legal liaison with production staff and advising departments such as accounting, finance, labor, and marketing on legal matters related to animated series.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the California State Bar (or be qualified to register as California in-house counsel). A minimum of 3 years of experience in a motion picture studio, production company, network, or law firm is required.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Glendale, CA (Hybrid - 4 days per week in office)
Fees: None
Contact Information: [e-mail]