Director of Business and Legal Affairs

Founded in 2018, 101 Studios, LLC is a global entertainment studio dedicated to the development, production, acquisition and distribution of premium scripted and unscripted television and film content. With an unmatched television slate partnered with outstanding filmmakers and talent, 101 Studios productions include the award‑winning series Yellowstone, George & Tammy and 1883. We also produce some of the most critically acclaimed shows, such as 1923, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, MobLand, Special Ops: Lioness, The Agency and Landman. The company’s full suite of studio operations includes post‑production, marketing, PR and brand integration. The Company’s business units also include sports, brand licensing, and live events. 101 Studios is headquartered at Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles with additional offices in New York, and London.

Role Description

Experienced business affairs executive or entertainment attorney needed to draft and review various development, production, and distribution deals as they relate to 101 Studios’ media projects. You will structure, negotiate, and draft agreements relating to the development, production, and distribution of feature‑length motion pictures, television shows documentaries and docuseries, and podcasts as needed. You will advise 101 Studios’ executives and team members on business and legal issues relating to these areas and other areas, as assigned.

• Take a lead role in structuring, and drafting agreements for all forms of development and production deals, vendor deals, and rights deals, including, without limitation: books, articles, and life story releases
• Work cross‑functionally with a broad range of 101 Studios’ departments to provide information, legal advice, and consultation services on a regular basis
• Provide advice on production issues, including guild issues (i.e., SAG, DGA, WGA, and IATSE) and clearance issues
• Prepare internal documents related to tracking and updating the status of various aspects of the business and legal affairs process
• Ad hoc business affairs support as needed

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of legal issues, talent and rights deals in the feature film business
• Extensive experience in Business Affairs and Contract Negotiation
• Strong knowledge of Entertainment Law and related regulations
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration with diverse teams
• JD degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership
• Experience in the entertainment or media industry is highly preferred

Salary Range $145,000 - 195,000

101 Studios, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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