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<div>The 20th Television Studio Business Affairs team is seeking a Manager-level attorney to negotiate and draft various above-the-line contracts, guild deal memos, and rights agreements for 20th Television, one of the most prominent TV studios in the industry.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Negotiate and draft development deals for writers/directors/producers and test option agreements for actors</li><li>
Simultaneously manage numerous projects in active development and production by coordinating with department, creative, production, and casting executives regarding budgets, writers rooms, and other matters necessary for the production of TV series.</li><li>
Draft initial documents and support legal affairs in their responding to comments to those drafts while they move to execution.</li><li>
Analyze contracts in response to business questions and provide necessary contractual/research information to 20th executives.</li><li>
Maintain and administer department records and lists of deals, coordinating with Contract Administration</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul><li>
Minimum of 1 year (preferably 2 years) prior experience required at a law firm, having gained hands-on familiarity with the structure of television and intellectual property deals. Experience in a business &amp; legal affairs department preferred</li><li>
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Must be able to maintain discretion and professionalism with senior leaders</li><li>
Must have strong reasoning skills and be solutions-oriented</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</li><li>
Ability to handle multiple complex, high-profile matters simultaneously necessary for continuing success.</li><li>
Must be detail-oriented with the ability to independently prioritize work and handle a high volume of tasks with set deadlines</li><li>
Must have excellent organizational and tracking skills</li><li>
Must be client-service oriented</li><li>
Honesty, collegiality and a willingness to dig in and get a job done, vital to success. Sense of humor, a +</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
JD degree and active member of CA bar</li></ul> 

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $94,100 to $126,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate&rsquo;s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.</div>

Manager, Business Affairs (20th Television)

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Manager, Business Affairs (20th Television)