Corporate - Technology Transactions Attorney in Burbank, CA

In-House

Burbank, CA

Corporate - Technology Transactions Attorney in Burbank, CA

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Sr Counsel, Studio Technology

Job Responsibilities:
- The Sr Counsel, Studio Technology is responsible for negotiating and drafting technology-related agreements in various areas including production and post-production, marketing technology, business and data platforms, content security, research and innovation, artificial intelligence, and immersive experiences.
- The role involves advising business partners on applicable company policies and legal requirements.
- The attorney is expected to draft and negotiate agreements and other legal documentation related to technology and operations, such as software licenses, software as a service agreements, professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and software/system evaluation agreements.
- Coordination with subject matter legal experts throughout the company, covering areas like privacy, open source, music, risk management, and finance, is a key responsibility.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable company policies and advising business partners on legal requirements is essential.
- The attorney will work effectively with paralegal staff.

Education and Experience Information:
- A JD degree from an accredited law school is required.
- Admission to the California State Bar Association or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel is necessary.
- A minimum of 7 years of significant legal experience as an attorney, with at least 2 years focused primarily on technology agreements, is required.

Skillset:
- The candidate must have an understanding of the technology and entertainment businesses and a demonstrated capacity to stay current on emerging business trends and legal developments in technology, entertainment, and intellectual property law.
- Superior drafting, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
- The ability to spot legal issues and devise well-thought-out resolutions is necessary.
- The candidate should be comfortable negotiating both orally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different roles and levels in a team environment are required.
- The candidate should be capable of building interdepartmental relationships at all levels and comfortable communicating with executives.
- The ability to think strategically and present arguments to higher-level attorneys and business partners to help shape strategic decisions is important.
- The candidate must be able to evaluate and reconcile issues from the business-unit and enterprise-level perspective.
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills are needed to work under tight deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority, and high-volume projects.
- The ability to manage deals in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
- The candidate must be able to work in an environment with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism and with minimal supervision.

Salary Information:
- The hiring range for this position in the Greater Los Angeles area is $171,900 to $222,400 per year.
- The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.