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Thunderbird Entertainment, Atomic Cartoon's Parent Company is seeking an
accomplished Senior Director or Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs
(title will be determined based on experience) to provide senior production
legal advice across a diverse slate of live-action scripted and unscripted, and
animated programming. This role will oversee all aspects of production legal
from development through to distribution, ensuring Thunderbird Entertainment’s
creative vision is supported by strong, practical legal guidance. As both a
skilled negotiator, and trusted production partner, the Vice-President, Business
and Legal Affairs, will play a pivotal role in enabling our teams to create
world-class programming for an international audience.
Atomic Cartoons Inc. is an award-winning animation studio located in Vancouver's
Mt. Pleasant Animation District with teams in Ottawa and, Los Angeles. Since its
inception over 25 years ago, Atomic Cartoons has created and produced numerous
2D and CG animation productions including Super Team Canada, Princess Power and
Last Kids on Earth. Atomic is well known for its artist-friendly culture and
flexible work environment. We are always looking for artists of all levels to
join our team!
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Help strategize and execute all legal matters for development, production,
post-production, sales, distribution, and service of all entertainment and
business endeavours across all Thunderbird divisions, including Thunderbird
Entertainment, Great Pacific Media and Atomic Cartoons.
- Provide leadership and support to the Legal and Business Affairs team,
promoting consistency, collaboration and best practices across all
productions.
- Negotiate and draft talent agreements, producer agreements, rights
agreements, finance agreements and other agreements in connection with the
development and production of entertainment-based television and digital
properties.
- Handle above and below the line guild and union matters.
- Handle and/or work with outside counsel to handle production legal,
litigation, copyright and trademark, music, and rights and clearance matters.
- Handle the negotiation, drafting, and closing of all entertainment-related
deals and business relationships; including deals to acquire and develop
television or digital properties in all genres including factual/lifestyle,
reality, scripted live-action, animation, and hybrid productions;
co-production deals, distribution deals, output deals, first-look deals and
all other agreements for the ancillary exploitation of intellectual property.
- Ensure compliance with company own policies, third-party agreements, and
applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintain and update corporate best practices and remain up to speed on
applicable financing and regulatory issues as they relate to the company’s
interests.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- An LLB/JD from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia or eligible
for membership within a specified period.
- Minimum 7 years’ of business and legal affairs experience at a North American
independent production company, broadcaster/streamer, and/or major law firm
with both scripted and unscripted experience.
- Current knowledge of the legal environment, practices and trends in both
independent television production in North America and internationally.
- Strong understanding of the Canadian television environment including CMF,
Telefilm co-production treaties and broadcaster license agreements.
- Well established relationships within the entertainment, business affairs and
legal communities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Superior analytic, negotiation and legal drafting skills.
- Unyielding attention to detail.
- Highly responsible, self-motivated, and able to thrive in an energetic,
fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to maintain credibility and effective
working relationships with high level internal and external contacts.
- Proven ability to independently exercise sound judgment, make sound
decisions, and perform under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated initiative to take on tasks and set own priorities deadlines to
drive results.
- Vancouver or Toronto based candidates are preferred for this role, however
candidates within Canada will be considered.
START DATE: ASAP
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- All Thunderbird employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely
within The Lower Mainland or The Greater Toronto Area. Those within Vancouver
and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-office options.
At Thunderbird Entertainment, we take into consideration a wide range of
compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to
determine competitive pay. In addition to competitive pay, this position is
eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay,
paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
Please note: This expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not
applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia.
Wage ranges are based on an annual wage.
Vancouver Pay Range
$150,000—$225,000 CAD
INTERESTED?
Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment welcome and encourage
applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on
request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. No phone calls, please.
Atomic Cartoons is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without
regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language,
citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.
While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all,
Atomic Cartoons works to increase participation and advancement to reflect all
personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons
with Disabilities, who are all qualified members. Thus, it helps identify and
remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated
groups in the workplace.
