Manager, Physical Production Legal - Original Series

Netflix
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 165,000 - 300,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 5-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Solutions-driven mindset","Risk assessment","Judgment","Communication"]

Manage end-to-end below-the-line legal matters across the production lifecycle, serving as the primary point of contact for development through launch. Structure, draft, and negotiate a wide range of production and employment agreements, resolve complex issues quickly, and partner closely with internal teams and external producers to deliver clear, solutions-driven guidance. Lead and support workflows for junior team members while navigating ambiguity and tight production timelines.

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Manager, Physical Production Legal - Original Series

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Job Summary

Manage end-to-end below-the-line legal matters across the production lifecycle, serving as the primary point of contact for development through launch. Structure, draft, and negotiate a wide range of production and employment agreements, resolve complex issues quickly, and partner closely with internal teams and external producers to deliver clear, solutions-driven guidance. Lead and support workflows for junior team members while navigating ambiguity and tight production timelines.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as the primary point of contact for below-the-line legal matters from development through post production and launch.
  • •Independently structure, draft, and negotiate below-the-line production agreements across a range of production, vendor, rental, and location scenarios.
  • •Communicate solutions clearly during complex negotiations to internal teams and external producers and production personnel.
  • •Resolve issues efficiently to avoid delays in a fast-paced production legal environment.
  • •Establish and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners and provide direction to junior team members when needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 165,000 - 300,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityDisabilityHsaFsasLife BenefitsPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Undergraduate degree (JD or paralegal certification accepted, but not required).
  • •5 to 8 years of proven experience in a similar business/legal affairs role in film or television.
  • •Ability to proactively and independently manage multiple projects under tight timeframes in a fast-paced production environment.
  • •Strong judgment and risk assessment skills in the face of ambiguity.
  • •Proficiency with Google Suite and cloud-based document and database systems.
Experience:5-8 yearsFilmTelevision
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipSolutions-driven mindsetRisk assessmentJudgmentCommunication
Certifications:Paralegal certificationJD
Tech Stack:Google SuiteCloud-based document systemsCloud-based database systems

Company Brief

Netflix
Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.
Industry: Streaming Platforms
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States
Founded: 1997
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