Senior Counsel, Paramount Pictures

Overview:
Paramount Pictures is looking for a Senior Counsel to support our feature film productions from script to screen. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the action—negotiating and drafting key production agreements, advising on legal matters across departments, and making sure our films are set up for success. From securing locations to coordinating with international counsel, you’ll play a key role in keeping our productions running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love the magic of filmmaking, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and join us!

Responsibilities: 

• Negotiating, analyzing and drafting a wide variety of below-the-line production related legal agreements for feature length live action and animated motion pictures, including production services agreements, visual effects agreements, location agreements/permits, equipment rental contracts, aircraft and boat charter agreements, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, line/executive producer agreements, and numerous post production and other agreements and documents as needed
• Overseeing and directing outside counsel in multiple countries on production legal matters
• Advise and strategize with Paramount executives and personnel in various departments, along with on-set production personnel, on day-to-day production and other legal matters
• Partner with other lawyers in Paramount’s features legal department to analyze and address day-to-day picture-related issues, including contract rights and obligations, trademark, copyright, labor/guilds, and music clearances
• Manage insurance and safety-related matters with Paramount Risk Management and Production Safety
• Build internal status memos advising various departments of any approval rights, credits, and restrictions to ensure compliance with contractual legal obligations
• Lead a proactive role within the department and providing mentorship and support to more junior members of the team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and JD from an ABA school
• 5+ years motion picture production legal experience at a production company or entertainment law practice (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet research
• Strong drafting and organizational skills

Additional Qualifications:

• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to balance multiple, high-priority tasks
• Excellent attention to detail

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $156,800.00 - 196,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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