Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

• Deal Negotiation & Structuring: Lead and/or assist the negotiating and structuring of a wide range of complex agreements essential to scripted television, including: Acquisitions: Rights/underlying property acquisitions (e.g., life rights, book options/purchases). Above-the-Line Talent: Writers, producers, directors, and principal cast, interfacing directly with talent representatives and agencies. Production & Co-Production: Domestic and international co-production agreements, financing, and production services agreements. Licensing & Distribution: Sale/license of studio-produced content to third-party platforms (e.g., streamers, networks) and international distributors
• Relationship Management & Collaboration: Cultivate strong, communicative relationships with various internal business groups, outside counsel, studio executives, and talent reps
• Strategic Business Counsel & Risk Management: Provide timely, practical, and strategic advice to Development, Production, and Finance teams regarding deal terms, legal risks, rights analysis, chain-of-title, intellectual property, clearances, and guild/union compliance (WGA, DGA, SAG-AFTRA)
• Leverage broad, in-depth understanding of the entertainment industry to identify creative, win-win solutions that achieve business goals while mitigating risk
• Policy & Procedure: Collaborate on foundational practices for the department, leading to more standardized, consistent practices around procedures, deal-making, and contracts
• Rights Management & IP: Partner with internal IP and Rights Management teams, as well as outside counsel, on rights matters, copyright and trademark matters, and clearance issues
• Capacity: Proven ability to manage a high volume of negotiations and transactions while prioritizing key deadlines across various business teams

• 5+ years’ experience negotiating a wide range of deals and drafting agreements in scripted television development and production at a major production company, television studio, network, streamer, or top-tier entertainment law company
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• California Bar Membership (in good standing) or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in California
• Working knowledge of major WGA, DGA, and SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreements
• Meaningful experience with intellectual property law (copyright and trademark)
• Exemplary negotiation and drafting skills with a track record of structuring and closing complex, high-value deals

• Top-notch communication skills, judgment, and strategic analysis
• Impressive interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate skillfully and build trust with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent negotiations and projects concurrently
• Ability to advise internal and external parties on business and legal affairs matters, resulting in collaborative, commercially sound outcomes

About Skydance
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 165,000.00.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here.
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.