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THE OPPORTUNITY
Netflix seeks a Manager/Counsel to join the Business and Legal Affairs team for Nonfiction Series, to handle a wide array of responsibilities related to the acquisition, development, and production of Netflix’s Nonfiction slate (i.e, documentary and unscripted series and podcasts). The successful candidate will primarily oversee business and legal affairs facets of in-house and third-party productions, and will be an integral part of the Nonfiction Business and Legal Affairs team, also working closely with the entire Nonfiction cross-functional team (e.g., Content, Production, Finance, Marketing).
REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate should have at least seven (7) years of business and legal affairs experience in the development, production and licensing of nonfiction content, with direct experience negotiating and drafting deal terms and all forms of agreements, including production services agreements, above-the-line and below-the-line agreements, format licenses, option agreements and production forms. They should be extremely comfortable dealing directly with productions, producers and talent representatives, as well as communicating across myriad departments within the company.
They need to be ready, willing, and able to work independently and own all facets of production legal, including: drafting and negotiating various agreements, overseeing production-legal and clearance issues and providing general business and legal affairs and production counsel support for the Nonfiction team’s projects. Experience providing in-house support, or as outside production counsel, for a network, streaming service, or a production company that specializes in nonfiction programming is preferred. The successful candidate should have knowledge of substantive areas of the law and customary business practices relevant to nonfiction productions.
A successful candidate will also possess the following:
J.D. (or international equivalent) and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
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, think practically and be solution-oriented.
Willingness and curiosity to tackle matters outside of expertise.
Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $225,000.00 - $390,000.00.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
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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.
Skills Required
- At least seven years of business and legal affairs experience in nonfiction content development, production, and licensing
- Direct experience negotiating and drafting production services agreements, above-the-line and below-the-line agreements, format licenses, option agreements, and production forms
- Experience overseeing production-legal and clearance issues
- Knowledge of substantive law and customary business practices relevant to nonfiction productions
- J.D. or international equivalent
- Membership in good standing in at least one state bar
- Experience providing in-house or outside production counsel support for a network, streaming service, or nonfiction production company
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong analytical capabilities and judgment
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes
- Ability to work collaboratively, think practically, and be solution-oriented
- Willingness and curiosity to handle matters outside one's expertise
Netflix Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Netflix and has not been reviewed or approved by Netflix.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is positioned as “personal top of market” with regular recalibration and broad posted ranges for senior roles that signal the philosophy. The cash‑forward structure and clearly described pay‑mix choices help set expectations on how pay is determined.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can choose the mix of cash versus fully vested 10‑year stock options, with grants structured to be retained even after departure. This employee‑directed design increases accessibility and control over equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, and mental health, with employer funding designed to offset premiums. Additional resources like counseling/coaching and wellness support reinforce breadth in care access.
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