Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft acquisition, co-production, co-finance, output and first-look agreements for distribution by Lionsgate and related distribution labels for feature film, television and digital content, as well as all related supplemental agreements.
• Review, analyze and comment on rights agreements, participation statements, security agreements, talent agreements, credit statements, marketing materials, legal clearances, music licenses, billing blocks, chain of title and all other delivery documentation in connection with Lionsgate’s library of film and television properties.
• Interact and advise strategic business and planning teams, participations, marketing, delivery and rights management to facilitate the acquisition process as well as monitor and resolve any downstream issues once agreements are finalized.
• Analyze legal risks and develop solutions to mitigate potential challenges.
• Performing other day-to-day business affairs-related and legal tasks as needed and assigned by the department head.