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Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.The OpportunityThe UK is firmly established as an important country for originating and producing shows loved by its members across the world includingThe Crown, Bridgerton, The Gentlemen, HeartstopperandAdolescence .Netflix’s UK Scripted Series business & legal affairs team is seeking an experienced Business and Legal Affairs person to join the London based team responsible for supporting Netflix scripted series commissioned and/or produced in the UK.The Netflix culture attracts individuals who exhibit good judgment, innovation, selflessness, courage, impact, candid communication, passion and curiosity. The Netflix culture is the foundation of how we work.Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToWorking both as lead and/or alongside other BLA team members on a wide range of business and legal affairs matters during the life cycle of a scripted series Commercially negotiating and drafting development and commissioning agreements with third party production companies Commercially negotiating and drafting talent agreements including writer, director, producer and cast agreements Drafting and commercially negotiating and/or reviewing underlying rights agreements and advising on any commercial/legal issues arising from chain of title review Working with production teams to ensure legal paperwork is in compliance with Netflix requirements and to assist in any production related queries that arise Working alongside third party production companies Seeking and analysing specialist advice from a variety of internal legal teams Liaising with cross functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient information flowCandidate Profile6 years of relevant experience in a media law firm, film or television production company or broadcaster and ideally English law qualified Working knowledge of the UK television production landscape, industry norms and union agreements (including differences between US and UK guilds) Experience leading deal negotiations and drafting contracts with some or all of the following: rights acquisition, writers, directors, cast, producers, production partners or broadcasters Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Comfortable counseling business partners and making decisions that have both legal and business impacts Strong analytical capabilities and judgment Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment Ability to work effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally, think practically and be solution-oriented Curiosity, resilience and willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise Commitment to embrace and advocate for inclusion.Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. #J-18808-Ljbffr