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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. ("MGM") is seeking an experienced Attorney with at least 2 years of unscripted production legal experience. The candidate must be self-motivated and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, with meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

In this role the successful candidate will handle the day-to-day legal functions for one or more unscripted productions. The candidate will be responsible for all legal matters related to production legal affairs including structuring, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of production-related agreements, including location, talent, above-the-line and vendor agreements, pre-broadcast clearance review, and advising on clearance issues. The candidate will also analyze and interpret contracts and provide thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues in a wide range of legal areas, including intellectual property/copyright.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate, structure, negotiate, and draft agreements
• Interface with production personnel/crew and MGM business/legal affairs executives
• Ability to work under pressure and significant time constraints

Requirements:

• JD degree from top-tier law school
• Member of California State Bar
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of legal matters at once
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding and knowledge of production, copyright, and other entertainment legal concepts (e.g., clearance, trademark, etc.)
• Proactive business-oriented approach

The successful candidates will also possess the following:

• Passion for production
• Hands-on production experience
• Music-related legal experience
• Experience working with all levels of broadcasters and distributors and on pilots and first-time series

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