Job Description The Vice President (Legal Affairs) position will report to into the production legal function. The role will be responsible for drafting and negotiating development /production related agreements, supervising production legal activities for television programming and rendering legal advice with respect to Starz’s slate of original programming. Responsibilities Draft and negotiate development agreements and related documentation (e.g. rights acquisition, writer producer, non-writing EP and other similar agreements) Supervise and manage production legal activities for television programming (including drafting and negotiating production-related documents such as location agreements, leases, content/clip licenses) and rendering day to day production review (including script review and production clearance, title clearance, and fair use assessment) Partner cross-functionally with production, distribution, creative and marketing to align on issues relating to deal structure, contract interpretation and risk assessments. Manage multiple projects within production and in collaboration with other functions Supervise marketing legal clearance review and other marketing legal activities; provide legal advice and risk assessment to marketing, publicity and PR groups Help develop and implement internal processes, policies and best practices Other responsibilities at the direction of the SVP of Legal Affairs Experience & Skills Juris Doctor degree Member of the State Bar of California Minimum 10 years of legal experience gained in a law firm, preferably focusing on entertainment, or copyright/intellectual property; or gained in-house as part of a television network and/or studio Knowledge of televisions precedents and industry common custom and practice Strong drafting skills Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills Highly motivated, responsible, extremely detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Compensation $250,000 - $300,000 About STARZ STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app. Our Benefits Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days 401(k) company matching Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree) EEO Statement Starz 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, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law. STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

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