JOB POST: Amazon Is Hiring Corporate Counsel, Amazon MGM Studios in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India.

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About the Organisation

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.

About the Job Opportunity

The Legal Department of Amazon MGM 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.

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.

Eligibility & Qualifications

7+ years of legal experience
Qualified to practice law in India.
Knowledge of media and entertainment industries, and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate.
Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
Experience as an in-house lawyer in the Indian media and entertainment industry.

Additional Perks:

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.