Principal Counsel, Legal Affairs, Film

Netflix, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Mental Health support

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

Stock Option Program

Disability Programs

Life and Serious Injury Benefits

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney to manage legal responsibilities related to the development and production of feature films. This role requires at least 10+ years of experience with clear skills in negotiation and drafting agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with in-house film studio experience, ensuring successful collaboration with creative and production teams. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of broad-based experience in film development, production, and acquisition.
• Deep familiarity with rights and licensing agreements.
• Prior in-house experience, preferably from a major film studio.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft agreements for feature film development.
• Work with creative and production teams to address legal issues.
• Ensure successful execution of the film slate.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting agreements

Analytical capabilities

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Education

J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar

Job description

Role Overview

Netflix seeks an experienced attorney to handle a wide array of responsibilities related to the development and production of Netflix's feature film slate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the film team to negotiate and draft agreements necessary to develop, produce, and/or acquire live‑action feature films.
• Work across creative, production, finance, and other cross‑functional teams to address legal and business issues and ensure successful execution of the film slate.

Requirements

• At least 10+ years of broad‑based development, production, and acquisition experience specifically with feature motion pictures.
• Deep familiarity with rights, talent and above‑the‑line agreements, licensing and acquisition agreements, production services agreements, chain of title review, and related ancillary documents.
• Prior in‑house experience required; major film studio experience strongly preferred; significant film acquisition experience highly desirable.
• Clear, concise communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment, even when rules are unclear and issues are first‑time.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically, and be solution‑oriented.
• J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $325,000.00 – $580,000.00, with no bonuses. Employees may allocate a portion of compensation to salary versus stock options.

Benefits

• Health Plans, Mental Health support, 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family‑forming benefits, Life and Serious Injury Benefits.
• Paid leave of absence: hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick). Salaried employees entitled to flexible time off.

Equal‑Employment‑Opportunity Statement

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.