SVP, Business & Legal Affairs

Senior Vice President, Business & Legal AffairsAs one of the most prolific and recognizable names in film, we move fast, operate lean, and punch well above our weight. If you thrive in a high-volume, high-stakes creative environment and want your work to actually end up on screen, read on.Job DescriptionBlumhouse Productions is seeking a Senior Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs to join its Film studio. Reporting directly to the EVP & Head of Business & Legal Affairs, this is a hands-on, high-volume role at the center of everything we make, not a support function, not a review layer. You will be in the room, on the deals, and driving things forward from day one. You'll be joining a small, tight-knit team that operates with a lot of autonomy and a lot of trust. We move quickly, we take the work seriously, and we have a good time doing it. The volume is real and the pace is relentless, but so is the output.ResponsibilitiesNegotiate, draft, and supervise the drafting of a broad range of development, production, and distribution agreements, including above- and below-the-line talent agreements (producers, directors, actors, department heads), literary acquisitions, writer agreements, underlying rights agreements, co-production and co-financing arrangements, and other development and production-related matters.Supervise, mentor, and develop more junior members of the Business & Legal Affairs team, including reviewing their work product, providing guidance on deal strategy and negotiation, and supporting their professional growth.Devise deal frameworks and templates in close collaboration with leadership and other internal stakeholders.Maintain continuity, process, and proactive communication across all active projects.Manage legal matters relating to development, including maintenance of forms and policies in connection therewith.Advise on business and legal risks across a wide range of areas, including clearances, intellectual property, labor and employment, guild compliance, and immigration.Maintain fluency with guild and union agreements (SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA), including collective bargaining compliance and evolving issues such as digital replica rights, synthetic performance, and other areas where industry practice and legal frameworks are actively developing.Evaluate underlying rights and chain-of-title issues.Stay current on legal, regulatory, technological, and industry developments as they affect the production, financing, and distribution of content.Requirements10+ years of experience in entertainment law, with a focus on the development and production of theatrical or streaming feature film content.J.D. and active membership in the California State Bar (or eligibility and willingness to register as In-House Counsel).Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys or business affairs staff.Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.Strong collaborative instincts and ability to work cross-functionally with creative, production, and finance teams.Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills.Strong analytical judgment and practical problem-solving orientation.A flexible mind with a willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.Must have a cooperative, positive, and team-oriented approach to work.