Sr. Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Welcome to Omaha Productions, a young company founded by Peyton Manning, in service of creating quality content that uplifts and unifies. What sets our workplace apart is its dynamic nature - we're still evolving and discovering our identity every day, creating an environment where continuous learning is embraced. The core of our success lies in our extraordinary team and our commitment to collaboration.
Are you an accomplished entertainment attorney ready for a thrilling new chapter? Are you drawn to a workplace that values close-knit camaraderie over corporate anonymity? If the answer is yes, your next opportunity awaits you here. Our team is on the lookout for an exceptional Sr. Director, Business & Legal Affairs to join our ranks.
Here’s what you’ll love about this job:

• Dynamic Negotiations: Engaging in intellectually stimulating negotiations for contracts and partnerships.
• Diverse Challenges: Tackling varied legal and business issues that require creative problem-solving.
• Strategic Impact: Contributing to strategic decision-making for overall company success.
• Building Relationships: Establishing strong connections with clients and stakeholders.
• Direct Impact on Projects: Shaping terms and conditions that influence the success of creative projects.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Drafting and Negotiating Contracts: Take the lead in drafting and negotiating contracts across various domains,  including development, production, finance, sales, and distribution, ensuring clarity and alignment with the company's objectives.
• Creating and Managing Legal Documents: Establish and maintain a comprehensive library of form agreements and standard provisions, drafting from scratch when necessary, to streamline legal processes and enhance efficiency.
• Project Execution with Proactive Leadership: Execute multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, demonstrating a proactive approach and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Establishing an Internal Production Legal Function: Spearhead the creation and leadership of an internal production legal function, providing timely and clear guidance to the company's productions.
• Enhancing Legal Precedents and Consistency: Drive efforts to improve the company's precedents with buyers, ensuring appropriate consistency across various initiatives and projects. Manage risk effectively across a spectrum of entertainment legal needs, including SPE's, insurance, union entities, mergers &acquisitions, litigation, trademark, copyright, tax, immigration, music rights, HR, and rights & clearances.

Here’s the experience you’ll need to bring:

• Juris Doctorate and Active Bar Membership: Possess a Juris Doctorate and hold an active bar membership in either New York or California, demonstrating a strong foundation in legal principles applicable to the entertainment industry.
• Legal Expertise: 5-7 years of experience gained at a law firm and/or a background in production legal, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of legal intricacies within the entertainment sector.
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation Skills: Exhibit extensive expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts specific to the entertainment industry, highlighting a proven ability to navigate complex contractual arrangements.
• Attention to Detail and Time Management: Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and effective time management skills, crucial for handling intricate legal processes and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Adaptability and Entrepreneurial Spirit: Possess a flexible and entrepreneurial nature, showcasing a willingness to thrive in a startup environment where structural support may be limited. Excel in a fast-paced, high-volume, results-oriented work environment, embodying the adaptability needed for success in dynamic settings.

Salary range $175K-$225K depending on experience.

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