VP, Business & Legal Affairs (Litigation)

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is looking for an experienced litigator to join its legal team. The attorney will gain experience serving all departments, including corporate, motion picture, television, and sales. The role reports to the EVP & Associate General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide advice to relevant internal stakeholders, with an eye towards practical solutions, in connection with pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Assist with the management of litigation assigned to outside counsel, including with regard to coordinating and directing litigation strategy. 
• Review and edit pleadings, briefs, written discovery, and other documents prepared for litigation matters.
• Manage requests from business groups for enforcement of IP rights in the studio’s titles.
• Manage and respond to subpoenas.
• Provide additional support for rest of the legal team as may be requested, including, for example, by providing input on draft agreements.
• Work with brokers to maintain and procure insurance coverage, and oversee claims.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• JD from an accredited law school and a current member of the California Bar.
• 7 to 10 years of litigation experience, with an emphasis on complex contractual and intellectual property disputes, with studio experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to strategize and manage litigation.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• The ability to efficiently communicate and interact with senior level management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$200,000 - $225,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.