Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come support groundbreaking storytelling at Amazon MGM Studios. We’re seeking a talented Associate Corporate Counsel to support our rapidly evolving original programming slates.
In this role, you’ll be a critical legal partner supporting our scripted television series and feature-length motion picture groups, managing all legal aspects during development to production. You'll dive into intricate legal frameworks for television and motion picture projects, analyzing and crafting agreements to protect against legal risks while empowering storytellers to create compelling programming.

• Key job responsibilities
• Manage chain-of-title across projects and evaluate and resolve complex rights issues.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate a high volume of agreements for scripted series and motion picture projects, including rights option/purchase and acquisition agreements, key above-the-line agreements such as writer, producer and director agreements, first look and overall agreements, production services agreements, and co-production agreements.
• Analyze issues, interpret contracts and provide thoughtful legal advice to creative, business affairs, production, marketing, publicity and other teams on potential risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas, including intellectual property, defamation, publicity and privacy rights, guilds, labor and employment, public policy, safety, and regulatory and compliance matters.
• Develop robust legal frameworks, processes and policies that support creative innovation.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
• 2+ years of legal experience
• Active membership in California State Bar

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Media & Entertainment Law (Books, Studios, Content Rights, etc.)
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage a high volume of complex legal projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually