Corporate Counsel Amazon MGM Studios

Job Description

DescriptionThe Legal Department of Amazon MGM Studios in Mumbai
India
is looking for a talented attorney to support their rapidly evolving and expanding original content slate in India
This position will support the development and production of original content for Amazon

s scripted television series
unscripted television series and feature
length motion pictures
Some travel
domestic and international
will be required
Key job responsibilitiesStructuring
drafting
and negotiating a high volume of agreements for scripted series
unscripted series and movies projects
including rights and format option
purchase and acquisition agreements
key above
the
line agreements such as writer
producer
director and performer agreements
documentary and reality participant and access agreements
first look and overall agreements
production servicesReviewing chain
of
title and evaluating and resolving complex rights issues
Reviewing content for copyright
trademark
and legal risk related to claims of defamation
rights of publicity and privacy
Managing production legal compliance review including regulatory
privacy
tax incentives
guild
labor and employment
public policy
safety and immigration issues
Partnering with cross
department stakeholders including creative
business affairs
production
marketing
publicity and other teams to advise on risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas
Assisting with the development of forms
processes and policies
Basic Qualifications 7
years of legal experience Qualified to practice law in India
Knowledge of media and entertainment industries
and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate
Preferred Qualifications Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in
house work Experience as an in
house lawyer in the Indian media and entertainment industry
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MaharashtraJob ID
A2947646