Director​/VP, Business and Legal Affairs, Film

Role

Description:

MRC is looking for a business and legal affairs executive to assist with the development, production, post‑production, delivery and distribution of MRC’s film projects.

• Structure, negotiate, and manage business deals for MRC’s premium film projects.
• Draft, review, and comment on a wide variety of agreements including above‑the‑line talent deals (including writers, directors, producers, and on‑screen talent), below‑the‑line HOD deals, underlying rights deals, distribution partner agreements, and overall/first look agreements.
• Oversee and be responsible for all aspects of production legal including the management of junior team members and outside production counsel.
• Prepare internal documents related to tracking and updating the status of various aspects of the business and legal affairs process.
• Offer business and legal affairs support on labor relations, music, production related human resources, risk, and safety.
• Strategize with, advise, and counsel MRC senior leaders on all business and legal affairs matters.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other departments such as Creative, Production, Finance, Production HR, and Production Finance.

• The successful candidate will have 10+ years of film business and legal affairs experience, preferably in the production of premium film content.
• Major or independent studio experience and day‑to‑day production experience is highly preferred.
• The ability to effectively, efficiently, and professionally negotiate and interact with talent agents, managers, attorneys, publicists, and in‑house business and legal affairs executives at other studios and distributors.
• J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
• Clear, concise communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively under tight time frames in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable managing and mentoring junior members of the Business and Legal Affairs team.
• A strong sense of urgency and the ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities.
• Ability to pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically and be solution‑oriented.

Hiring Salary Range is $125,000 to $220,000 base, dependent on experience and level. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, market demands, experience/training, and education.

MRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants and potential candidates are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.