Corporate Counsel

Amazon India Limited

Mumbai/Bombay

Not disclosed

Work from Office

Full Time

Min. 3 years

Job Details

Job Description

Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon MGM Studios

The Legal Department of Amazon Studios in Mumbai, India, is looking for a talented attorney to support their rapidly evolving and expanding original content slate in India. This position will support the development and production of original content for Amazon’s scripted television series, unscripted television series and feature-length motion pictures. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

Key job responsibilities

Structuring, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of agreements for scripted series, unscripted series and movies projects, including rights and format option/purchase and acquisition agreements, key above-the-line agreements such as writer, producer, director and performer agreements, documentary and reality participant and access agreements, first look and overall agreements, production services

Reviewing chain-of-title and evaluating and resolving complex rights issues.

Reviewing content for copyright, trademark, and legal risk related to claims of defamation, rights of publicity and privacy.

Managing production legal compliance review including regulatory, privacy, tax incentives, guild, labor and employment, public policy, safety and immigration issues.

Partnering with cross-department stakeholders including creative, business affairs, production, marketing, publicity and other teams to advise on risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas.

Assisting with the development of forms, processes and policies.

Basic Qualifications


- 3+ years of legal experience
- Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work

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Experience Level

Mid Level

Job role

Work location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND

Department

Legal & Regulatory

Role / Category

Legal Consulting

Employment type

Full Time

Shift

Day Shift

Job requirements

Experience

Min. 3 years

About company

Name

Amazon India Limited

Job posted by Amazon India Limited

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