Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Contract Negotiation and Management:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all Studios
contracts including but not limited to talent (cast and crew), production
companies, writers, distributors, first look deals, content acquisition deals,
co-productions, co-financing deals, development deals, consultancy agreements,
rebate/incentive deals, music deals, marketing/publicity deals and other parties
involved in the studio's projects. This will include contracts with external
partners and vendors.
Ensuring that contracts align with MBC Group and
Studio's legal interests, processes, guidelines and policies.
Working with and servicing all department within
the Studio and across the group more generally
Intellectual Property and Copyright:
Ensuring that the studio secures the necessary
rights to intellectual property, including copyrights and trademarks, and that
it respects the rights of others.
Advising on issues related to licensing, royalties,
and distribution rights.
Oversee/negotiate/advise on all IP and format
option and purchase deals.
Provide advice on intellectual property rights and
rights of publicity; talent/crew contractual restrictions/obligations; guild
requirements; promotional usage rights and restrictions; third-party rights
clearances and music issues.
Oversee rights acquisitions for adapted works or
licensed properties.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensuring that the studio complies with all
applicable laws and regulations, including those related to broadcasting,
content creation, and entertainment industry standards.
Content Clearance and Rights Management:
Overseeing the clearance process for content to
ensure it doesn't infringe on third-party rights.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
Representing the studio in legal proceedings or
overseeing external counsel in litigation matters.
Handling disputes related to contracts,
intellectual property, and other legal issues.
Compliance with Industry Standards:
Staying updated on industry standards and best
practices related to legal matters in the entertainment industry
Assisting in the
creation/improvement/amendment/oversight of various industry standard policies,
processes, practices, guidelines (including for example relating to the
employment of minors, animals, health and safety, etc) to a first class/best
practices standard
Assisting in the creation, development, improvement
of the Studios’ legal precedent bank.
Risk Assessment and Management:
Identifying legal risks and developing strategies
to mitigate them.
Providing guidance to the executive team on legal
implications of business decisions.
Corporate Governance:
Ensuring that the studio adheres to corporate
governance practices and compliance with relevant company policies.
Government Relations and Public Policy:
Monitoring and influencing legal and regulatory
developments that impact the studio's operations.
Requirements
3+ years PQE.
Extensive experience of working on scripted and
unscripted development and production deals.
Working knowledge across US WGA/DGA rules.
Experience of development structure, production
overheads and co-productions.
Exposure of working on large productions across,
UK, US, and MENA are highly desirable.
Experience of tax treaty benefits/rebate/tax/ cash
incentive schemes is desirable.
Sound knowledge of greenlight process.
Preferred to be bilingual (Arabic and English)
Excellent team player with a good attitude, and
ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
Strong analytical skills and an eye for details.
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