Legal Counsel

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MFI Technologies Incorporated in Glendale, CA is seeking a Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate a variety of above-the-line agreements for animated series and related projects, including rights acquisition agreements and agreements for writers, voice actors, producers, and consultants.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate, be admitted to the California bar, and have at least three years’ experience in a motion picture studio, production company, network, law firm, or similar setting,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school or foreign equivalent.
• Member in good standing of the California state bar, or eligible to register as California in-house counsel.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a motion picture studio, production company, network, law firm or comparable setting.
• Superior drafting, negotiation, communication and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to build interdepartmental relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of above-the-line agreements for animated series, specials, and short-form content, including rights acquisition agreements and agreements for writers, voice actors, producers, and consultants for DreamWorks Animation Television and Universal Kids Digital Studios projects.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Draft and negotiate a variety of above-the-line agreements for animated series, specials, specialty features and short-form content, including rights acquisition agreements and agreements for writers, voice actors, producers, and consultants for DreamWorks Animation Television and Universal Kids Digital Studios projects.

Legal Counsel

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, or foreign equivalent
• Member in good standing of the state bar of California, or member in good standing of another state bar and qualified to register as California in-house counsel
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a motion picture studio, production company, network, law firm or other relevant experience.
• Superior drafting, negotiation, communication and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities and work under deadlines.
• Ability to build interdepartmental relationships at all levels

Desired Qualifications

“What can I offer?”

• Transactional experience. Experience drafting and negotiating production services, animation and live-action television contracts and/or other entertainment contracts a plus.

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 /year USD