Manager, Physical Production Legal - Original Series

Netflix, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. is hiring a Manager/Counsel for their Physical Production Legal team in Los Angeles. The role includes managing legal functions throughout all production phases, drafting and negotiating agreements, and ensuring smooth communication during negotiations.

Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in film or television legal affairs, demonstrate strong organizational and risk assessment skills, and possess a tech-savvy approach. Attractive compensation includes salaries between $165,000 and $300,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar business/legal affairs role within the film or television industry.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Experience managing productions in the U.S., Canada, and Australia Networks is valued.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for below-the-line legal matters.
• Independently structure and negotiate production agreements.
• Resolve legal issues efficiently without causing production delays.

Skills

Strong risk assessment capability

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient with Google Workspace

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

About the Role

The Physical Production Legal team at Netflix is seeking a proactive Manager/Counsel who will independently manage and execute various legal functions related to physical production.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for below‑the‑line legal matters during development, pre‑production, production, post‑production, and launch.
• Independently structure, draft, and negotiate below‑the‑line production agreements, including but not limited to department head agreements, casting director agreements, line producer agreements, short‑term production services agreements, vendor/rental agreements, equipment rental agreements, vehicle, aviation, charter, drone, and watercraft agreements, location agreements, production office lease agreements, post‑production agreements, and visual effects agreements.
• Clearly and succinctly communicate solutions to internal production and business partners, as well as external producers and production personnel during complex negotiations.
• Resolve legal issues efficiently without causing production delays, adapting to the fast‑paced nature of the role.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with cross‑functional partners, including Production Management, Post Production, VFX, Business Affairs, Labor, Finance, Health & Safety, Tax, Real Estate, and Risk Management teams.
• Contribute to team policies, practices, and workflows, providing guidance to junior team members even when not in a formal managerial position.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (JD or Paralegal certification accepted but not required).
• 5 to 8 years of proven experience in a similar business/legal affairs role within the film or television industry.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably on multiple projects under tight timeframes in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Strong risk assessment capability and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Experience managing productions within or outside of the U.S., Canada, and Australia Networks (UCAN) is valued.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a solutions‑driven mindset.
• Excellent organizational, clarity, and communication skills for conveying complex ideas quickly and accurately.
• Confidence in counseling business partners and making decisions with legal and business impact.
• Flexibility to adapt positively to change.
• Tech‑savvy, proficient with Google Workspace and cloud‑based document and database systems.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary range: $165,000 – $300,000, with no bonus structure. Employees choose salary versus stock options each year based on their market placement and experience. Comprehensive benefits include health plans, mental health support, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, stock option program, disability programs, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, family‑forming benefits, and life and serious injury benefits. Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days of paid time off annually; full‑time salaried employees receive flexible time off immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Netflix is an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.