Responsibilities:- Conduct chain of title analysis and provide concise and pragmatic advice regarding complex rights acquisitions and grants, as well as copyright reports, registrations, and recordations
- Prepare and present a detailed chain of title memos and analysis to business and creative teams
- Keep apprised of domestic and international copyright developments and adjust Netflix’s practices and approaches accordingly
- Implement efficient workflows for chain of title review
- Train internal attorneys and staff about the chain of title and copyright transfer issues
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with international counsel and outside vendors
Requirements:- JD degree and 6+ years of transactional copyright experience in the media industry, including chain of title review
- Deep understanding of U.S. copyright law as it relates to ownership and transfers
- Experience with the development and production process for scripted filmed entertainment
- Unparalleled organizational skills and unwavering attention to detail
- Clear, concise communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and creative thinking
- Interest in and/or experience with the chain of title adjacent legal issues, such as bankruptcy, estate planning, and tax
- Tech-savvy, including proficiency with cloud-based document and database systems
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably on multiple projects under tight time frames in a fast-paced environment
In addition to be successful at Netflix’s culture, the candidate should possess the following:- Strong analytical (strategic and creative) capabilities and judgment
- Comfort making decisions even when faced with ambiguity
- Business-centered and focused on pragmatic solutions
- Highly collaborative and effective in teaming up with business and legal partners
- Commitment to actively seeking feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
- Flexibility, including the ability to work effectively and collaborate cross-functionally with people having diverse viewpoints and interests
- Curiosity and the willingness to tackle matters outside their area of expertise
Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top-of-market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $250,000 - $530,000.