Description We are seeking a talented Corporate Counsel to join our Global Entertainment Legal team. In this role, you will support Amazon MGM Studios' distribution, marketing, and ancillary rights initiatives. You'll work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, providing subject matter expertise to lawyers and business affairs executives across Studios. Key job responsibilities - Navigate and advise on acquisition and distribution-related agreements for Studios' films and other entertainment properties. - Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements related to distribution, advertising, marketing, promotion, and publicity of Studios' content. - Draft and revise contest/sweepstakes rules, regulations, and release forms. - Evaluate, negotiate, and draft agreements for the exploitation of ancillary rights across various product and cross-platform categories. - Serve as a key legal liaison with Studios' franchise management team. - Perform and review rights research, advising on rights issues including underlying rights and talent. About the team Amazon MGM Studios is a leading creator and distributor of entertainment content across multiple platforms. We're committed to delivering high-quality films and television series to audiences worldwide. Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of legal experience - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - Legal experience in licensing, marketing, and distribution within an entertainment law firm or in-house legal department of a motion picture or television company - Familiarity with motion picture production, financing, distribution, acquisition, and talent agreements Preferred Qualifications - 7+ years of relevant legal experience - Strong understanding of content distribution, marketing, and ancillary rights exploitation - Experience with international entertainment law - Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships internally and externally Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.