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    Business Affairs - Los Angeles, United States - Black Bear

    Black Bear
    Black Bear Los Angeles, United States

    1 week ago

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    Arts / Entertainment / Publishing
    Description

    Black Bear, one of the world's leading independent film and TV studios, is looking for a seasoned Business Affairs executive to join its Los Angeles, CA office. The studio behind such commercial and critical hits as The Imitation Game, NYAD, Immaculate, I Care A Lot, Mudbound, and more, Black Bear is seeking a candidate with intricate knowledge of development, production and finance, an interest in wearing many hats, an attention to detail, a team player and a drive to deliver.

    Responsibilities

    Main point of contact for all legal and business affairs at Black Bear, reporting to Black Bear's CEO and President of Production & Operations.

    Negotiate and draft various agreements, including but not limited to: option/purchase agreements, shopping agreements, above-the-line talent agreements, production financing term sheets and long form agreements, and US distribution agreements for the company's growing slate.

    - In concert with Black Bear's President of Production, oversee outside counsel on the brass tacks of production legal.

    Work with collection agents to put in place CAMAs, liaise with applicable guilds on all relevant documentation, and oversee the creation of company's single-purpose production entities and relevant organizational documents.

    - Negotiate and draft internal employment agreements, and manage any legal issues arising from same. As applicable, review and advise on any employment and/or incentive packages for senior members of Black Bear's portfolio companies.

    Oversee outside counsel on corporate matters, including but not limited to M&A and new business initiatives.

    As needed, review on behalf of Black Bear's managers any booking contracts to address internal questions or concerns related to contracted business terms, bookings or billing for our management clients.

    Liaise closely with Black Bear's portfolio companies, and communicate effectively internally with creative teams, physical production, managers, and finance.

    Perform other day-to-day business affairs-related and legal as needed and assigned.

    Requirements/Qualifications

    Minimum 8 years proven experience practicing law in the entertainment industry with a highly keen understanding of the nuances of independent film development, production and finance.

    Effective negotiating ability, excellent drafting skills, strong business judgment, and unquestioned ethics.

    Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple assignments, and meet key deadlines with attention to detail.

    Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

    A team-driven mentality mixed with a self-motivated capability.

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