Director Legal Affairs (Legal Counsel)
Old Toronto, ON, Canada
$ 125.000 - 150.000
POSITION: Director, Legal Affairs (Legal Counsel)
ABOUT INSIGHT PRODUCTIONS: Insight is one of the biggest and most prolific production companies in Canada. For decades, Insight has produced some of the biggest and most prestigious shows for Canadian networks such as The Amazing Race Canada, Big Brother Canada and The Juno Awards.
REPORTING TO: SVP, Legal and Business Affairs
POSITION SUMMARY: This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day business and legal matters relating to all of Insight’s productions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage contractual relationships for Insight, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements of varying complexity (e.g. program license, option and talent agreements, corporate/commercial agreements)
Ensure compliance with broadcaster, funding agency and tax credit requirements
Advise on general legal and corporate matters
Liaise with external legal counsel when required on various legal matters
Manage the flow of information between various internal departments including Finance, Production, and Post-Production.
Assist in managing the overall day-to- day operations of the Legal and Business Affairs department as required
Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree and membership in the Law Society of Upper Canada
3-6 years’ experience practicing law at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department (with 1-3 of those years having gained relevant legal experience in production, entertainment, intellectual property, telecommunications, and/or broadcasting law)
Experience with production funding agencies, film/TV tax credit authorities, production/E&O insurance, and unions (including CAVCO, CMF, ACTRA, WGC and AFM) would be an asset
Highly organized and self- motivated with strong attention to detail
Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Excellent business judgement and demonstrated decision making capabilities
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet conflicting deadlines under strict deadlines
Qualified and interested applicants please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] no later than April 26, 2024 . Please include “Insight Legal Affairs Position” in the subject line of your email.
***No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Insight is committed to hiring and supporting diverse candidates. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as being part of an under-represented and equity-deserving group. This would include people who identify as racialized, Black, Indigenous, women, LGBTQ2SI+, and having a disability among others. We also recognize the importance of intersectional identities in our hiring and retention.
Location: Insight Productions
135 Liberty Street Suite 401
Toronto, ON, CA
M6K1A7
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Posted: Apr 17, 2024
Deadline: OPEN
Type: Full-time
Experience: Senior
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