Sr. Director/Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs

With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest. 
As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation. 

Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary. 

Job Description:

About the Role

IMAX seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Sr. Director/Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs, working on the domestic and international distribution, licensing, post-production and marketing of feature films, documentaries, live events and alternative theatrical content to theaters and digital platforms worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to help IMAX shape the future of immersive entertainment by broadening its exhibition and distribution reach and expanding the types of IMAX entertainment experiences available.

What You’ll Do

• Work with senior IMAX executives to structure, negotiate, draft, manage and close complex agreements for distribution and post-production services in connection with blockbuster films, local language films and live and alternative content worldwide.

• Serve as IMAX’s day-to-day legal point-person with respect to all domestic and international film studios and distributors, including the major U.S. studios.

• Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Distribution, Marketing, Post-Production, and Finance) to ensure optimal execution of distribution and post-production deals.

• Advise on all post-production matters, including post-production services (both in-house and outsourced) and engagements with equipment and software providers and technology platforms.

• Provide advice and counsel regarding marketing issues and strategies, including marketing campaigns related to blockbuster films and the “Filmed For IMAX” program.

• Identify and resolve business and legal issues (including issues relating to contract interpretation) and provide ongoing counsel, advice, and support to business partners.

• Provide strategic legal and business guidance with respect to new business mandates and content initiatives.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to optimize workflows, formulate new processes and protocols, and implement best practices.

• Create, revise and maintain departmental agreement templates and forms.

• Handle general corporate legal matters relating to the company’s Entertainment division.

What You’ll Need

• JD and membership in good standing of the California Bar (or status as Registered In-House Counsel in California).

• 8+ years of broad-based content licensing and distribution experience in various media (theatrical preferred) with respect to entertainment content (feature films and/or live entertainment a plus), ideally with a law firm and in-house with a studio or other distributor.

• Expert understanding of various distribution architectures, applicable laws and the rights distinctions relating thereto.

• Experience analyzing, reviewing and approving marketing material.

• Knowledge of and interest in the evolving international entertainment, media and technology landscapes.

• Willingness to take ownership and control of complex projects.

• Good judgment and strong critical thinking skills.

• Ability to pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically and be solution-oriented.

• Proactivity and ability to work independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

• Can-do attitude with enthusiasm for the work and excellent interpersonal skills.

Compensation:

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.