Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, Non Fiction - UK

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Netflix is looking for an experienced Business and Legal affairs person to join the London based Non-Fiction Business & Legal Affairs team. This team is responsible for the development, acquisition and/or commissioning of Netflix’s unscripted and/or documentary series and films  from UK production companies (e.g. Squid Game: The Challenge, F1: Drive to Survive, Love is Blind UK, At Home with the Fury’s, Inside UK, Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 bombers, Beckham, Wham, Grenfell: Uncovered).

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, working closely with 5 other UK based non-fiction lawyers  and a coordinator, as well as US-based colleagues, on a wide range of non-fiction series and films. The Non-Fiction BLA team is part of a wider UK Business & Legal Affairs team, including those specialising in scripted series and feature film. 

The Netflix culture attracts individuals who exhibit good judgment, selflessness, courage, creativity, candid communication, resilience and curiosity.  The Netflix culture is the foundation of how we work.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to): 

• Working both as sole lead and/or alongside other team members on a wide range of business and legal affairs matters throughout the life cycle of a Non-Fiction project.

• Commercially negotiating and drafting development and commissioning agreements with third party production companies

• Working closely and collaboratively with production companies to ensure legal paperwork is in compliance with Netflix requirements and to assist in any production related queries that arise

• Reviewing and/or negotiating talent agreements including presenter, contributor, producer, director and/or voice over agreements 

• Reviewing and/or negotiating underlying rights and access agreements

• Overseeing production legal and clearance issues on a variety of third party productions 

• Seeking and analysing specialist advice from a variety of internal legal teams 

• Regularly liaising with a wide range of cross functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient information flow, including in particular the Content, Production Management, Finance, Marketing, PR and Policy teams

• Assisting with the review, creation and/or maintenance of forms/precedents

Candidate Profile:

• 6+ years of relevant documentary and/or unscripted experience (ideally both) in a television production company, broadcaster or media law firm and ideally English law qualified

• Working knowledge of the UK television production landscape and industry norms

• Experience drafting and/or negotiating contracts including some or all of the following: development, commissioning, licensing, access, talent and other production agreements/forms

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Comfortable counseling business partners and making decisions that have both legal and business impacts

• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment

• Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally, think practically and be solution-oriented

• Curiosity and willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise

• Commitment to embrace and advocate for inclusion. 

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.