Manager/Counsel - Business & Legal Affairs, Original Series (US Studio Partnerships)

Netflix; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Netflix seeks a Manager/Counsel in Los Angeles, CA, to join its Studio Partnerships Business & Legal Affairs team. This role involves drafting licensing agreements and advising producers and studio partners on deal terms. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in scripted series production and strong legal drafting skills.

Compensation ranges from $225,000 to $390,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health plans and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in scripted series production or licensing.
• Bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• Exceptional attention to detail and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate licensing and co-production agreements.
• Advise studio partners on deal terms.
• Oversee projects from development to post-production.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical capabilities

Education

BA/BS, JD

Job description

The Opportunity

Netflix seeks a Manager/Counsel to join the US Studio Partnerships Business & Legal Affairs team in a legal‑focused role in Los Angeles, CA. This role focuses on drafting and negotiating licensing and co‑production agreements for scripted original series, advising studio partners and producers on Netflix’s terms, overseeing projects from development to post‑production, collaborating with internal business partners and cross‑functional teams, and developing relationships with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate licensing and co‑production agreements for scripted original series.
• Strategically advise studio partners and producers on Netflix’s preference and requirements around deal terms, including above‑the‑line talent deals and complex rights deals.
• Oversee projects throughout all stages from development through post‑production, navigating complex matters that arise during the production lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with internal business partners (content team, business affairs, legal affairs) and cross‑functional partners (production, finance, IP, employment, labor, tax, marketing, consumer products, brand partnerships).
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external parties (business & legal affairs execs at partner studios, talent representatives, etc.).

Qualifications and Work Experience

• BA/BS, JD, and bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• At least 7 years of experience in scripted series production and/or licensing/co‑production, in a legal‑focused or combined business affairs/legal affairs role.
• Prior direct experience drafting rights agreements, licensing and/or co‑production agreements.
• Experience at another SVOD platform and/or a studio dealing with SVOD network partners is strongly preferred.
• A firm grasp of all aspects of development, production, and distribution of scripted television.
• Exceptional attention to detail and drafting skills.
• Clear and concise communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, judgment, and ability to prioritize issues in terms of business impact.
• Ability to distill important points, present issues succinctly, work proactively and independently under tight timeframes.
• Service orientation, flexibility, solution‑oriented thinking, curiosity, and willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for this role ranges from $225,000.00 to $390,000.00 per year, with a flexible mix of salary and stock options. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a stock option program, disability programs, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, family‑forming benefits, life and serious injury benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and flexible time off. Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off; full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation or adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.