The ideal candidate for this entry-level Business Affairs professional role will have an understanding of the work, processes and relevant business drivers for a Studio BA team, gained either through graduate education in law or business, and/or through experience as a legal or business affairs assistant. 

Responsibilities:

• Handling administrative tasks for Vice President such as managing calendar, phones, distribution, copying, filing, etc.

• Drafting and revising deal memos, charts, and agreements

• Updating databases and various charts and reports, and distributing documents to various internal stakeholders

• Responding to questions from other departments regarding deal terms, the status of negotiations, etc.

• Managing and directing written correspondence, and facilitating the execution of deal memos, charts, and agreements

• Preparing of legal documents and redlines, drafting letters, contracts, and other correspondence

• Taking a first pass at reviewing budgets and credits for accuracy

• Manage immigration/visa documentation in consultation with corporate legal and reps

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of work experience in a fast-paced environment required

• Previous exposure to legal issues specific to a studio or an exhibitor a strong plus

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Airtable and Adobe Acrobat is required

• Must have strong written (including legal drafting) and verbal communication skills

• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to independently prioritize work and handle multiple tasks with set deadlines as a top priority, and possess excellent organizational and tracking skills

• Because of exposure to high level confidential information, a high level of integrity, discretion and professionalism is required

• Must be able to complete a high volume of tasks and projects quickly with little guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround

• Must be client-service oriented, with great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, and the ability to easily switch gears

• Must be able to work in-office in Burbank, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of work experience in business affairs, legal, or similar

Required Education:

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience required; law school or MBA preferred

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $58,700.00 to $78,600.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.