Manager, Business and Legal Affairs

Position: Manager, Business and Legal Affairs )
Manager, Business and Legal Affairs (Toronto)   The Company
Creating, producing, and distributing distinctive factual and scripted programming, the Cineflix Media group includes Cineflix Productions, Cineflix Rights, Cineflix Studios, Buccaneer Media, Connect3 Media, Husk Media, Shiny Screens Entertainment, and a hub of producers from the US, UK, and Canada with whom we share strategic partnerships through joint ventures, first-look deals, and co-productions. With a catalogue of more than 5,500 hours of select programming across a wide range of genres, Cineflix is behind some of TV’s most popular and long-running shows.

The Role
Cineflix Media is currently looking for a Manager, Business and Legal Affairs. Based in our Toronto office, on a hybrid schedule, this is a contract position for approximately 12 months.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Global Business and Legal Affairs (the EVP), the Manager, Business & Legal Affairs, works directly with external stakeholders and Cineflix’s cross-functional teams, including finance, rights management and marketing, to ensure seamless business and legal functions that support strategic business objectives from drafting to payment processing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Project and Contract Drafting and Management (negotiate, draft and review a variety of legal documents, guild paperwork, coordinate execution of agreements etc.)
BLA Systems and Processes (maintain digital file repository, standard contract templates, and distribution lists and assist with the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to promote legal compliance and efficient business practices)
Other administrative, drafting and research tasks as needed, as directed by the EVP

Skills and Qualifications
Highly organized with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, administrative and drafting skills, attention to detail
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
Proficiency in entertainment industry practices and trends, familiarity with guilds and tax credits
We thank all applicants, but only those selected will be contacted.
Please be aware that recruitment-related scams from illegitimate companies have increased. If you are being considered for this position, you will only be contacted by someone from our recruitment team with an official  email address.
Cineflix Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment. Cineflix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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