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Corporate Counsel, Amazon Studios EU

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Amazon

Jan 17

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • London

Requirements

  • 6+ years of attorney experience in development, production, and marketing, including drafting and negotiating contracts
  • Should have worked with a studio, production company, or an entertainment and media law firm, and must have extensive experience and strong skills in drafting and negotiating contracts.
  • Excellent ability to analyse and assess business processes, spot issues and propose/implement solutions.
  • Ability to function autonomously yet communicate laterally and upwardly with ease.
  • Strong legal and business judgment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and coordinate complex issues and projects with diverse levels of management and employees.

Responsibilities

  • Handles all legal aspects of development, production and marketing of original TV content in support of Amazon’s rapidly expanding scripted and unscripted television initiatives in Europe, including helping to develop forms and policies, and structuring, drafting and negotiating a wide range of complicated agreements such as rights option and acquisition agreements, writer agreements, producer agreements, production services agreements, co-financing agreements, above-the-line talent agreements, documentary and reality participant and access agreements, below-the-line crew agreements and other production related agreements.
  • Responsible for all legal matters during the course of development, production and marketing, including evaluating rights issues, confirming chain of title and handling clearance matters, guild issues, standards and practices review, and promotion and publicity issues.
  • Analyze and interpret contracts and provide thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues in a wide range of international legal areas, including intellectual property, digital media, entertainment and labor, rights of publicity and regulatory compliance.
  • Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Corporate Counsel position at Amazon Studios EU?

The position requires 6+ years of attorney experience in development, production, and marketing, including strong skills in drafting and negotiating contracts. Experience with a studio, production company, or an entertainment and media law firm is also necessary.

What type of projects will the Corporate Counsel be handling?

The Corporate Counsel will support both scripted and unscripted original TV content projects produced in the United Kingdom.

What are the key responsibilities of the Corporate Counsel role?

The responsibilities include handling all legal aspects of development, production, and marketing of original content, developing forms and policies, and structuring, drafting, and negotiating various complicated agreements such as rights option, writer, producer, and production services agreements.

Will the Corporate Counsel need to travel for this position?

Yes, some domestic and international travel may be required.

What skills are emphasized for this role?

Strong legal and business judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse levels of management and employees are emphasized.

Is experience with international legal areas necessary for this position?

Yes, experience in a range of international legal areas, including intellectual property, digital media, entertainment and labor, rights of publicity, and regulatory compliance, is important.

What kind of work environment does Amazon promote?

Amazon promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing diverse workforces and ensuring fair recruiting practices.

How does Amazon ensure the privacy of candidates during the hiring process?

Amazon is committed to protecting the privacy and security of candidates' data, as detailed in their Privacy Notice available on their jobs website.

Are accommodations available for applicants with disabilities during the application process?

Yes, Amazon provides support for workplace accommodations or adjustments during the application and hiring process, including for interviews and onboarding. More information can be found on their website.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.

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