Corporate Counsel, Amazon MGM Studios – Distribution, Marketing & Ancillary Rights
We are seeking a talented Corporate Counsel to join our Global Entertainment Legal team. In this role, you will support Amazon MGM Studios' distribution, marketing, and ancillary rights initiatives. You'll work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, providing subject matter expertise to lawyers and business affairs executives across Studios.Key job responsibilities- Navigate and advise on acquisition and distribution-related agreements for Studios' films and other entertainment properties.- Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements related to distribution, advertising, marketing, promotion, and publicity of Studios' content.- Draft and revise contest/sweepstakes rules, regulations, and release forms.- Evaluate, negotiate, and draft agreements for the exploitation of ancillary rights across various product and cross-platform categories.- Serve as a key legal liaison with Studios' franchise management team.- Perform and review rights research, advising on rights issues including underlying rights and talent.About the teamAmazon MGM Studios is a leading creator and distributor of entertainment content across multiple platforms. We're committed to delivering high-quality films and television series to audiences worldwide.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of legal experience- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent- Legal experience in licensing, marketing, and distribution within an entertainment law firm or in-house legal department of a motion picture or television company- Familiarity with motion picture production, financing, distribution, acquisition, and talent agreements ...