Sports Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

In-House

Los Angeles, CA

Sports Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Attorney

Min 6 yrs required

No

Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, Nonfiction and Sports

- Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Job Requisition ID: JR31927
- Job Posting Date: 02-14-2025
- Teams: Legal & Public Policy
- Work Type: Onsite

Netflix is seeking an experienced business and legal affairs executive with extensive sports expertise to join their team as Counsel for Nonfiction and Sports. This individual will play a crucial role in the acquisition, development, and production of Netflix's Nonfiction slate, including live and recorded sports and events.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee all legal affairs facets of in-house and third-party productions, including drafting and negotiating agreements, handling production-legal and clearance issues, and providing general legal and production counsel support for Nonfiction projects.
- Use extensive sports expertise to handle business and legal affairs elements related to live and recorded sports and events, such as drafting deal terms and agreements.
- Communicate effectively with productions, producers, talent representatives, and various departments within the company.
- Provide in-house support or act as outside production counsel for a network, streaming service, sports league/organization, or production company specializing in live sports and events.
- Utilize knowledge of relevant areas of law and customary business practices for Nonfiction productions, sports, and events.

Requirements:

- At least six (6) years of experience in business and legal affairs, specifically in the development, production, and licensing of live and recorded sports and events.
- . (or international equivalent) and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to tackle matters outside of expertise.

Salary Information:

- Compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary, with no bonuses.
- Range for this role is $200,000 - $380,000.
- Employees have the option to choose how much of their compensation is in salary versus stock options.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits.
- Paid leave of absence programs.
- Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off, while full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

Netflix Culture:

- Unique culture and environment.
- Inclusion is a Netflix value, and they strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates.
- Equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and recognizes the importance of building diverse teams.
- Approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully.
- Do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.