Counsel – Production
| Company | Riot Games |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- J.D. (or international equivalent) and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
- 2+ years transactional experience as an attorney at a reputable law firm and/or entertainment/media company
- Strong understanding of the entertainment business and production pipelines
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including writer, producer, director, actor, and other talent agreements; production services agreements; appearance releases; venue and location agreements; distribution agreements; tournament operation and license agreements; music agreements; marketing agreements; ticketing agreements; travel, logistics, and other vendor agreements.
- Act as the trusted legal advisor on various entertainment products and events, from ideation and development through post-production, distribution, and launch.
- Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
- Provide strategic advice to business and production teams about legal risks and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with the global Legal team to protect the interests of Riot and its players.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in guild and union matters
- Experience working at or with a major studio or traditional sports organization
- Strong background and knowledge of copyright and trademark law
- Outstanding negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively with strong organizational and time-management skills in order to manage multiple projects at once
- Excellent oral and written communications skills